Training need assessment to identify training needs of the rural population to improve their knowledge on new technologies and practices in agricultural production focused on environmental protection, marketing, branding products, rural tourism, etc.
Duration of the project
November 2013-February 2014
Region
Macedonia and Albania
Target group
Farmers from 2 regions in Macedonia (Polog and Pelagonia) and 2 regions in Albania (Dibra and Elbasan)
Short description
In order to fulfill its basic mission, the Federation of Farmers of RM in partnership with the Albanian Agricultural Council implemented the project entitled “Experience the healthy rural life” founded by the IPA EU program cross-border cooperation with Republic of Albania 2007-2013. The aim of the project is improving the economic condition of the rural population in the border regions (Polog, Pelagonija, Elbasan and Dibra), through cooperation and establishment of a training center in the Vrutok village in Gostivar, rural development education, promotion of traditional food and rural tourism. The project benefits have great benefit to the local population in the border regions, especially for young women and farmers, but also for all citizens, institutions and organizations working on agricultural and rural development.
Short description:
• Analysis of existing documents for research training needs of rural population towards improving of the socio-economic condition of the rural population
• Research for the training need assessment to improve socio-economics condition of the population in the rural areas
• Develop of 10 modules with two days duration including matters relating to rural development, new technologies and practices in agriculture, marketing and branding products, rural tourism etc. depending on the needs of the population, including proposed approached for efficient implementation of trainings according to the project target group.
Donor
European Commission (IPA-EU program for cross-border cooperation with Republic of Albania 2007-2013)
Partner organizations
Federation of farmers of Republic of Macedonia and Albania Agricultural Council
“Western Balkan Rural Extension Network through Curriculum Reform - WBREN” - 0213
Project goal
Project goal:
1. To develop and improve the competencies of current non-formal education professionals, who will work alongside EU experts to create and deliver non-formal, modular based trainings to stakeholders in rural development.
2. To introduce a 1 year, ECTS compliant Specialization in Rural Development (SRD) program at lead Western Balkan Higher Education Institutions.
3. To establish Center for Rural Extension (CRE) at lead Western Balkan Higher Education Institutions which support SRD program and non formal education activities.
4. To increase regional cooperation in rural development and extension / outreach within the Western Balkan Rural Extension Network.
Duration of the project
January 2010 - April 2013
Region
Western Balkan
Target group
Formal and non-formal education providers
Short description
The project will address the deficiency and need for rural development curriculum reform in the Western Balkan region through the training, development, and implementation of rural development programs following 2 streams: formal and non-formal rural development education.
Donor
European Commission (Tempus Program)
Partner organizations
University of Reading, Czech University of Agriculture, Wageningen University, University of Helsinki, Agriculture University of Tirana, University of Korce (Fan S. Noli), Singidunum University, University of Novi Sad, University of Sarajevo, University of Banja Luka, State University of Tetovo, Goce Delcev University - Shtip, Federation of Farmers in the Republic of Macedonia, Moba Farm Association, Natura Balkanika Nature Society, Institute for Democracy and Mediation, Albanian Agro-Environmental Association, Agency for Cooperation, Education, and Development, Regional Economic Development Agency for Herzegovina, Sectretariat of the Regional Rural Development Standing Working Group in SEE
All the interested parties from the processed vegetables value chain component work towards increasing the incomes of all participants in the supported value chains, starting from the top to the bottom, using a broad (wide) approach that includes farmers, buyers, suppliers, traders and owners of buildings for cooling and packaging, processors, and exporters.
Duration of the project
April 2013
Region
Macedonia
Target group
Around 200 farmers or approx. around 40 farmers from each of the processing companies, which are to be selected as vegetable suppliers (red pepper and other cultures) to the following companies: Vipro-Gevgelija, Dentina-Strumica, Vori-Gevgelija, Universal promet-Kocani, Green Product – Tetovo.
Short description
Contract farming can be defined as an agricultural production managed by the contract between the buyer and the farmer, i.e. the producer. The contract stipulates certain conditions required for the production and sale of certain product or products. Often the farmer agrees to produce and provide certain agreed quantities of the certain specific product. At the same time, during the production the farmer has to retain certain quality standards determined by the client, and maintain the time frame for delivery of the product as requested by the client. In return, the buyer commits to buyout the product, and in some cases to support the farmers’ production. This can be done by purchasing of production raw materials, by preparing of the land for cultivation or by giving technical support (advice) during the production process. Activities:
• Technical assistance provided to the farmers (one monthly meeting with each farmer) in order improving the farming practice and establishing optimal price, furthermore collecting, processing and analyzing data associated with the production costs
• Direct communication (contact) with the company/companies (one monthly meeting with each company) and exchange information between them and the farmers’ they have contracts with.
• Support of 5 production specialists in supplying all necessary forms, tools and training for the farmers, in order for them to correctly (properly) enter their production costs
Donor
AgBiz- USAID
Partner organizations
MCG
Federation of Farmers in the Republic of Macedonia
