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Development of Organic Agriculture in BiH - BIHOP
Grolik , a Swedish consultancy, together with ECON, non governmental organization from BiH,
implemented the project of “Development of Organic Agriculture in BiH” that was funded by Sida,
Swedish Agency for International Development and Cooperation.
Phase one of this project was implemented from May 2001 till December 2002. Phase two followed
from January 2002 till December 2005.
The aim of the project was to form key elements of sustainable organic farming sector and general
public awareness of the organic agriculture.
The activities included:
- certification,
- education of inspectors,
- establishing certification organization,
- education of advisors for organic agriculture,
- development of legal framework for organic agriculture,
- market development.
Text of the project brochure!
Jobs Thorugh Organic Agriculture
Time frame of implementation of the project is September 2004 – August 2006.
The project involves 50 families for growing organic raspberries in Srebrenica and Bratunac regions,
60 families for growing organic strawberries in Gorazde, and establishing education and production center
in Mostar. Organic products are grown on 15 ha in Carski Vinogradi farm in Mostar and 60 families will
undertake education program and get their own green houses.
Project brochure!
Transition From Conventional to Organic Agriculture
Time frame of implementation – October 2004 – October 2005
This project was designed as the assistance to the initiative of development of organic
agriculture in BiH. Organic agriculture is an important concept of sustainable and environment
friendly food production method, and it should resolve pollution and ecosystem degradation
problems that accumulated in the past decades through the use of pesticides, herbicides
and artificial fertilizers in the conventional agriculture.
The aim of this project is the development of organic agriculture through the assistance to the farmers
to convert to organic agriculture in BiH and in that way achieve two almost conflicting outcomes:
- increase employment opportunities and
- protect the environment.
Individual aim of the project is the assistance to farmers to cope with the organic certification
requirements.
Additional aim is to present the idea of production and development in accordance with environment
protection philosophy.
Manual consisted of seminar lectures
Feasibility Study on Establishing Agro Ecologic Center in BiH
Time of implementation - December 2004 - May 2005
ECON implemented a feasibility study project for the establishment of agro ecological center in BiH.
The Feasibility Study Document
came out as a direct result of the project.It is on disposal to all interested in implementation of such
or a similar center, as well as any segment that are included in those activities. The document can be used
as an educational book for all interested in ecologically sustainable forms of living.
For additional information and/or assistance in the implementation of such or similar center feel free to
contact ECON. Also, all your comments and suggestions are welcome.
Strenghtening Marketing Skills in Agriculture
Time of implementation - October 2005 – December 2006.
The aim of this project is to assist development of small to medium enterprise sector
through increase of sales of local production to Sarajevo region, North West region,
and Herzegovina region, as well as foreign markets.
Aim groups are processors, agricultural producers and collectors of organic products from BiH.
The main activities include:
- establishing database of producers and production
- establishing uniformed packing and brand
- establishing sales points
- organnizing distributors
- implementing marketing campaign and preparation of promotion material
- aproaching international markets
BIOADRIA - Adriatic Organic Farming
Time of implementation - beginning 2006 - end of June 2008.
Dear All,
ECON is a partner on BIOADRIA project financed by INTERREG/CARDS – PHARE. Learning
through Internet (e-learning) is one of the activities offered by the project free of
charge. If you, or someone you know, are interested in attending it, please contact us
until 10th July 2007. Attached is the education program. Other material and beginning
of the education will be available from August 2007, and time spent on learning will be
allocated by you and adjusted to your spare time. The materials will be in English.
You can learn more about BIOADRIA project on their web page.
If you are interested, state name and surname of the person applying for the training to
Fatima,
in order to get access code.
Thank you for cooperation,
Regards,
Fatima Sehic
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