Annual Report IADK 2012

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Annual Report
IADK 2012
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2 Annual Report IADK 2012
Introduction
Year 2012 has been a successful year for IADK in all aspects. IADK has
continued its close cooperation with Kosovo farmers and their associations, other
non-governmental organizations, municipalities and government authorities,
paying attention to diversity and inclusiveness in its activities.
IADK aims to address the problems of the agricultural sector by improving the
quality and quantity of agricultural production, increasing knowledge and
competitiveness of farmers, strengthening the role of farmers in policy-making,
and empowerment of rural women. This will be achieved, for example, by
educating and consolidating farmers through networking and organizing,
promotion of modern agricultural techniques and technologies, value chain
development and advocacy for rational use of natural resources and
environmental conservation.
Given the rapidly-changing environment in Kosovo as well as the new
opportunities and challenges of IADK, in 2011 IADK started with the
preparation of a new strategy 2012-2018 for its organization and finalized it in
2012. The process has been participatory, engaging key stakeholder groups,
partners and IADK staff. Since the new strategy will form the backbone of
IADK's work in the coming years, it is a dynamic tool that will be reviewed and
will be updated to accommodate changes in the institutional, economic and
physical environment.
Implementation of the IADK strategy will be done through projects with their
objectives, action plans and budgets which are designed in accordance with the
strategic framework and contribute to achieving the vision of IADK.
The mission of IADK is to promote socio-economic development in rural areas,
reduction of unemployment and creation of opportunities for income generation
so as to contribute to reducing migration to urban areas, and to support farmers
and agricultural activities, keeping in consideration gender equality, inclusion of
minorities, integration and inclusion of returning population and to raise
awareness for environmental protection.
The vision of IADK is: "Development of a modern agriculture for safe and
healthy food, improving life in rural areas and sustainable environment in
Kosovo."
IADK believes that with a close collaboration of the IADK professional team,
farmers, municipalities, MAFRD and international partners will be able to
produce high quality food and to contribute to the reduction of imports and
creation of new jobs.
Zenel Bunjaku - Executive Director
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Të jetojmë nga toka dhe puna jonë!
Let us live from our land and work!
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Partners who have supported IADK projects in 2012
IADK has already created substantial experience working with external partners.
The organization is implementing a three-year project (2012-2014) funded by a
consortium of donors Finn Church Aid FCA (from Finland), Evangelischer
Entwicklungsdienst EED (from Germany) and the Church of Sweden COS
(from Sweden) on educating and organizing farmers as well as introduction of
new agricultural activities.
In order to strengthen the sustainability of IADK, EED Germany has supported
the construction of a Farmers Education Center which will led by IADK. The
Farmers Education Center is under construction, and this center will create
sufficient space for the operation of IADK staff and its clients.
Another important partner is the European Union which has funded two
projects:
A two-year project 2010-2012 on increasing the quantity and quality of
agricultural products through promotion of advanced farming practices in animal
husbandry, horticulture and fruit processing.
A two-year project 2012-2014 on strengthening the civil society for policymaking in the agricultural sector.
IADK has good experience in the implementation of projects financed by other
international agencies such as USAID in the implementation of two projects in
the horticulture sector for promotion of new practices in apple and strawberry
production at the Kosovo level and the Farmers Association of LowerNormandy in France (AFDI) and Senior Experts from the Netherlands
(PUM)
The scope of activities:
Municipalities of Mitrovica, Vushtrri, Skenderaj, Zvecan, Zubin Potok,
Leposavic, Drenas and Podujeva while for some activities throughout Kosovo.
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The main departments of IADK are:
Horticulture:
Fruits, including apples, plums, strawberries, raspberries and blackberries
Vegetables, including the cultivation of tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, lettuce,
spinach and vegetable seedling cultivation in greenhouses
Wild fruits and medicinal plants, including the collection and drying of wild
fruits and medicinal plants as well as their cultivation
Livestock, including cattle, sheep and goats, production and processing of milk,
animal feed, improved animal breeding and agricultural mechanism.
Organization of farmers, including farmers' organization at local and national
level
Homemade food processing, including processing of milk, fruits and
vegetables, organization of women in associations.
Within each department our teams aim the following:
To increase farmer’s competitiveness in the market
To reduce imported materials support in agriculture
To improve the environment in which farmers operate, by creating a better
infrastructure for production and processing.
To make the harmonization of agriculture laws in collaboration with relevant
institutions.
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Beneficiaries of the program for year 2012:
202
Families have benefited directly from support by IADK programs:
equipment for milk cooling, maize silage machines, hygiene packages for
improvement of milk quality, milking system for cows and other
equipment for farms, milking machines, greenhouses with heating
system, mulching machinery, inputs for broccoli cultivation, inputs for
gherkin cultivation, greenhouses, inputs for cultivation of medicinal and
aromatic plants, inputs for cultivation of raspberry and blackberry,
meteorological stations, food processing equipment.
135
Farmers, municipality agriculture officials and staff of IADK,
Have participated in 21 visits to: Kosovo, Macedonia, Albania, Croatia,
Serbia, France, Poland, Belgium and Hungary
2877
Farmers (participants),
Have participated in 356 training sessions
49
Training sessions in the Livestock sector,
461 participants have participated.
134
Training sessions in the Horticulture sector,
90
Training sessions in Domestic Processing sector,
33
Training sessions were held in farmers organization,
50
Training sessions were held in Business Management
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Participations in Agriculture Regional Fairs
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More than 111 farmers exhibited their products
1
Strawberry Day
64 farmers have participated with their products
10
Practical publications,
6 brochures ("Management of cattle farms for milk production "The
cultivation of vegetables in greenhouses", "Good practices in intensive
apple production" "Strawberry cultivation systems”, “Strawberry
propagation methods" and "Organic production of medicinal plants and
their cultivation" and 4 leaflets ("Organic production of medicinal and
aromatic plants and herbs" "Organic production in agriculture", "Use of
pesticides in integrated pest management in apple production" and "Use
of pesticides in the integrated pest management in strawberry
production").
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Workshops,
Attended by 348 participants
7
Field days,
2
Round-tables,
3
International partners
AFDI, PUM, FFRM
IADK staff has given contribution in various working groups organized by
institutions and local, regional or national level organizations in the preparation
of strategies, laws, criteria, etc.
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HORTICULTURE DEPARTMENT
Incubators for seed germination
In 2012 in order to promote the production of vegetable and flower seedlings
IADK has supported 5 farmers involved in production of vegetable seedlings
each with a germination incubator room with a volume of 11 m³. The
beneficiaries were selected in cooperation with municipal departments for
agriculture. In general the selected vegetable seedling producers have a good
experience with seedling production, but have not been able to apply advanced
techniques of this kind of production, which provide better quality seedlings,
reduce production costs and provide higher output during further cultivation.
Beneficiaries are from three municipalities: Vushtrri (2), Podujeva (2) and
Drenas (1).
The incubator rooms can have multiple
uses; in addition to the usefulness for
vegetable and flower seed germination,
they can be used for storage (or precooling) of fruits and vegetables. Thus,
one of the beneficiaries of incubators
from Drenas, who cultivates fruits and
vegetables in open field, has used the
incubator for pre-cooling and storage of
fruits. Meanwhile due to the late supply and installation of incubators after the
seedling production season, this year they have not been used for seed
germination and their use will begin next year.
Cultivation of broccoli
Within the scope of promoting new crops, IADK has planned supporting farmers
with seeds and related inputs for cultivation of broccoli. Previously there have
been some meetings in municipalities with staff of the municipal departments for
agriculture, and with some farmers who have started cultivating small areas with
broccoli. During these meetings we have received information about problems
that may be encountered with the supply of this crop in the market, due to the
relatively low current market demands are small, but still with a growing trend.
Although it was planned that each beneficiary to be supported with inputs for
broccoli cultivation of an area of 20 ares, it was observed that farmers were
hesitating due to potential problems with low demand and inability to find a
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market for broccoli. Thus IADK decided that beneficiary farmers should be
supplied with inputs for cultivation of 10 ares of broccoli and 10 ares of
cauliflower.
10 farmers have been supported from municipalities of: Podujeva (5), Drenas (3),
Vushtrri (1) and Mitrovica (1). Each beneficiary was provided with a complete
package with inputs for the cultivation of 2000 m² with broccoli and cauliflower,
(including seeds, polystyrol modules, sterile substrate for seeds planting, water
tank of 1000 liters capacity, drip irrigation system, black mulch, crystal and
mineral fertilizers, spraying pump of 20 liters capacity and a pesticide package).
Beneficiary farmers also received from IADK a manual / practical guide for
broccoli and cauliflower cultivation techniques, and were trained and advised in
the field during cultivation.
The first plantings of seeds were made in late April and continued consecutively
while first harvests of broccoli started from July 10th and ended in late
November. During cultivation, respectively at harvest time, IADK organized a
joint visit with all the beneficiaries of broccoli and cauliflower inputs to one of
the most successful fields with broccoli and cauliflower at one of the
beneficiaries in Podujeva. This visit was organized in order for farmers to
exchange experiences in cultivation as well as in trading of these products, time
of harvest, storage and packaging.
The 10 beneficiaries achieved an
average harvest with broccoli and
cauliflower combined of 2,500 kg/20
ares, while the best harvest was 5,700
kg/20 ares. The average price per kg was
0.82 €, while the average income for
each farmer was 2,050 €. One of the
beneficiaries was visited by one of the
local television stations and his interview
as broccoli grower, was broadcasted on public television in a program related to
healthy food.
Cultivation of cornishons
From the projects planned to support minorities in the vegetable sector 15
Serbian farmers were supported with seeds and related inputs for cultivation of
cornishons in areas of 1,000 m². Beneficiaries were from two municipalities:
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Vushtrri (14) and Mitrovica (1). All beneficiaries received a complete package of
inputs for cornishons cultivation in 1,000 m² (hybrid cornishons seeds, sterile
substrate for seed plantation, crystal and mineral fertilizers, 20 liter spraying
pump, pesticide package, water tank of 1,000 liter capacity, drip irrigation
system, galvanized wire and plastic net in spalier form for plant support). In
addition to providing inputs to farmers, IADK also distributed them a guide on
techniques of cornishons cultivation, and they were trained and advised in the
field during cultivation. Planting of seeds started in late July, while first harvests
started at the end of August and ended on October 10; the plants were damaged
due to low temperatures at the end of the harvest season.
Average income was € 800 with an
average production per beneficiary at
1,400 kg, while highest production was
2,300 kg. Farmers did not have any
problem in marketing, while the average
price received was 0.57 €/ kg. At harvesttime IADK organized a visit with
beneficiaries to a vegetable collection
center in Mamusha, as well as at a
vegetable processing/conservation point
in Dolak village in Vushtrri. The purpose of this visit was to facilitate linkages
between beneficiary farmers and vegetable collection points; during the visit they
received requests for joint sale of cornishons.
Although the cornishons production was not satisfactory this year due to the
problems with low temperatures, farmers of the Serbian community have noticed
that income from this crop can be very favorable. They are motivated to cultivate
cornishons in the next years, since some of the inputs such as the drip irrigation
system; water tanks, plant wire support system, as well as the experience gained
in cultivation technique can be all used in the following years.
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Demonstration greenhouse in Çabër
In 2012 training continued with two groups of farmers in the demonstration
greenhouse with area of 500 m² in the village of Çabër, which was built a year
ago. In two groups 30 farmers attended 4
training sessions on good practices in
vegetable seedling production and
integrated production of vegetables.
Furthermore
IADK
supplied the
beneficiary farmer of the greenhouse
with vegetable hybrid seeds and other
necessary inputs for production with the
most advanced techniques of 12
thousand quality vegetable seedlings.
Farmers who have attended these training sessions were supplied with 400
quality seedlings produced in polystyrol boxes with sterile substrate, paying a
symbolic price of 0.15 € per seedling which is 50% cheaper than the market
price.
In addition to group training, each farmer has been visited individually on a
monthly basis during the cultivation
phase, receiving appropriate advice
according to the state of the plants in his
greenhouse. The beneficiary of the
greenhouse
is
also
continuously
monitored by IADK professional staff
and he has cooperated and fully applied
the recommendations and advice
provided. In 2012 in the greenhouse were
produced 35,000 vegetable seedlings and they were sold at an average price of
0.25 € / piece, while after seedlings were sold, the greenhouse was planted
mainly with tomatoes at a density of 3 plants/m². From the cultivation in the
greenhouse were produced 7,140 kg of tomatoes and 310 kg of cornishons and
this quantity was sold at the Mitrovica local market at an average price of 0.45 € /
kg for the tomatoes and price of 0.50 € / kg for the cornishons. Based on these
data the total revenue that the farmer has realized from the greenhouse is
€12,118, not including a late plantation of spinach which has not reached
harvesting time at the end of 2012.
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Demonstration greenhouse in Pestova
In June 2012 IADK has set up a demonstration greenhouse with an area of 500
m² in Pestova village of Vushtrri, complete with heating system and other related
inputs. This was done as a result of noticing the interest and the need of farmers
to pursue advanced vegetable production practices in greenhouses, as well as in
order to increase the quality of vegetable products and for a more rational use of
protected environments. Another reason is that IADK aims to be closer to
vegetable farmers. The beneficiary of this greenhouse, Daut Kosumi is a farmer
with good experience in the cultivation of vegetables in greenhouses, while he
still could not invest in building a more advanced greenhouse. The greenhouse
was completed in mid-June and was planted with tomatoes (1,250 plants) and
cucumbers (250 plants). During the production season were produced 3,680 kg
tomatoes, 1,400 kg cucumbers and 150 kg spinach, creating total income of 2,300
€. In the new greenhouse a group of 15 farmers were trained in 10 practical
training sessions, following all stages of cultivation of vegetables in the
greenhouse.
Model greenhouse for organic production of vegetables
IADK planned the establishment of a model greenhouse with an area of 500 m²
aiming to promote organic production of vegetables, as well as demonstrating
good practices in plant growth according to the organic method. This was done in
response to new market demands for high quality and healthy products.
The beneficiary of the greenhouse is Sami Sylejmani from the Vushtrri
municipality, while the selection of the beneficiary farmer and of the location of
the greenhouse was done in
collaboration with the agriculture
department of this municipality. The
greenhouse was built in the village of
Lower Stanofc, but due to tendering
and re-tendering procedures and then
delays from the operator building the
greenhouse as well as unfavorable
climatic conditions, the covering of
the greenhouse was not completed.
The completion of the greenhouse and related inputs will be done in February
2013, and it will serve as a practical demonstration center for production of
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organic vegetables, for farmers and farmers' groups from Kosovo, who are
interested in adopting this kind of production.
Plastic mulch laying machine
IADK has distributed a machine which is towed by a tractor and at the same time
prepares raised planting beds, places irrigation pipes and black plastic mulch in
order to facilitate the work of the farmers and the quality of soil preparation for
planting different vegetable crops and
strawberries in open field. The
beneficiary farmer of the machine is a
member of the NGO "Perimekultura"
from Vushtrri, who will deliver
services for the members of this
association
and
the
farmers
collaborating with IADK at a rate 30%
cheaper than the market price. In 2012
the farmer has started promoting the
services with this machine by preparing 0.60 ha of land for planting broccoli and
strawberries in Podujeva, Vushtrri and Skenderaj. Since the summer of 2012 was
one with very high temperatures and the soil became very dry, the use of the
machine has been somewhat limited, because its use requires a well prepared and
very friable soil structure.
Cultivation of medicinal aromatic plants
A new working component which IADK has started this year is supporting
farmers in cultivation of medicinal
aromatic plants, which are very rarely
cultivated in our country, although
there are favorable land and climatic
conditions for their cultivation as well
as an almost certain market for their
trading. First we have initiated
procedures for cultivation of Gentiana,
which requires special attention,
especially during the production of
seedlings. During seedlings production for this plant seeds require special
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treatment in humidity and low temperature of 2°C for at least 10 weeks, while
one year is needed for the production of seedlings from seed planting to achieve
ready seedlings for field planting and cultivation.
For this reason, during this year through tender procedures a company has been
selected for the production of Gentiana seedlings, which has planted seeds by
applying appropriate techniques in seedlings production. The seeds have passed
the germination stage and until May 2013 will be available for planting and
cultivating in the field to beneficiaries to be selected next year.
Another medicinal aromatic plant intended for cultivation is mullaga (Althea
Officinalis), eight beneficiaries from four municipalities have been selected for
the cultivation of this plant: Vushtrri-3, Drenas-2, Mitrovica-1, Skenderaj-1 and
Podujeva-1. Farmers were selected together with municipal agriculture
departments considering the farmers who had earlier experience in the cultivation
or collection of medicinal plants, and requiring uncontaminated ecological land
parcels, because these plants should not be treated with mineral fertilizers.
The 8 beneficiaries were supplied with mullaga (Althea Officinalis) seeds for
planting areas of 0.20 ha each, a plastic water tank with a capacity of 1,000 liters,
drip irrigation system, green fence as well as a greenhouse with galvanized metal
construction with an area of 50 m² for drying of medicinal herbs (leaves, flowers,
roots, etc.).
Field training was organized in advance with the beneficiary farmers on the
cultivation of mullaga (Althea Officinalis); the training was organized with a
well-known grower and collector of medicinal plants in Istog. This operator was
also engaged in machine planting of mullaga (Althea Officinalis) seeds and
providing advice to each beneficiary. During this project farmers have faced big
difficulties in preparing the land for planting due to the very dry land and lack of
rainfall even in autumn season, and this has delayed planting of seeds until midNovember.
Demonstration apple orchard
The intensive apple orchard with an area
of 1 ha established in 2011 at Vaganica
village in Mitrovica was regularly
monitored in 2012 by the responsible
IADK staff, and plants have shown a
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good development, giving a satisfactory yield of 6 tonnes. The orchard has also
been used as a practical demonstration center on intensive cultivation techniques
for other apple farmers. For better disease and pest management at this orchard,
the farmer has been supplied by IADK with an atomizer for pesticide treatment.
During 2012 four training sessions were held at this orchard with two groups of
farmers (in total 30 farmers) who have started applying the gained knowledge
from this training in their own orchards.
Cultivation of raspberry and blackberry
Eight Serbian minority farmers from
two municipalities: Zubin Potok-4 and
Vushtrri-3 have been supported in
cultivation of soft fruits. All
beneficiaries were supplied with
raspberry and blackberry seedlings for
cultivation of an area of 1,000 m² (half
of which with raspberry and the other
half blackberry), crystal and mineral
fertilizers, pesticides package, spray pump of 20 liter capacity, plastic water tank
with a volume of 1,000 liters, drip irrigation system, concrete pillars, galvanized
wire for plant support and pruning scissors. In addition to provision of these
inputs, training and field visits were organized for beneficiaries, in order to
provide them with professional knowledge on the cultivation of these plants.
Land preparation and planting of seedlings were completed in November, and
four farmers have completed the plant support system.
Meteorological stations
IADK noticed frequent problems faced
by farmers during crop cultivation,
especially with fruit and vegetable
protection from diseases and pests and
the lack of signaling information on the
occurrence of diseases and on the
suitable time for pesticide treatment.
Thus
IADK
established
two
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meteorological stations at two different locations in the region. One of the
stations is located at an apple orchard in the village Vaganica in Mitrovica, and it
will provide information on different climatic parameters which will be used in
determining the most favorable time for treatment of trees for protection from
diseases and pests. The other station is located in the village Pestova in Vushtrri,
where every year large areas are cultivated with potatoes, and this station will
serve to provide more accurate information about the time high risk of
manifestation of potato diseases and the suitable time for treatment of diseases.
The meteorological station supply
Vaganice - Apple-Scab
company has also provided some
Hours
basic knowledge on the use and
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operation of these stations, and the
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IADK horticulture staff has started
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testing their use. In 2013 the staff
4
will be able to use the
2
0
meteorological stations and to
Jun 12
Jun 19
Jun 26
notify farmers on the most
appropriate time for treatment of agriculture crops.
Severity
1.0
0.8
0.6
Wet Hours
Infection Sum
0.4
0.2
Jul 03
Jul 10
0.0
Advisory services for farmers on the new methods of cultivation of apples
and strawberries and integrated pest management
New Opportunities in Agriculture (NOA), a project within the USAID programs,
in 2012 supported 12 farmers in the cultivation of strawberries and 6 farmers in
intensive
cultivation
of
apple,
providing new varieties of these two
crops. IADK has been contracted by
NOA to provide all farmers with
advisory services related to intensive
cultivation of apples and strawberries
and application of integrated pest
management.
Farmers
supported
through this project were from different
municipalities of Kosovo (Mitrovica,
Skenderaj, Lipjan, Peja, Deçan, Gjilan, Kamenica, Shtime, Suhareka, Rahovec),
while IADK has involved not only its own professional staff but also engaged 4
students in the provision of advisory services to these farmers. They attended
regularly all the advisory sessions on intensive cultivation techniques of apples
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and strawberries, and have successfully advanced their practical knowledge in
plant cultivation and integrated pest management.
IADK staff has been engaged in the identification of land plots, monitoring the
process of taking samples for soil analyses, giving recommendations on
fertilization based on soil fertility,
preparation of specifications for
seedlings
and
related
inputs,
preparation of planting plans for each
farmer,
training
and
regular
monitoring of all agro-technical
measures in plant cultivation and
integrated pest management, as well as
preparation of the notebook for farm
record-keeping.
During implementation of the project 7 field days were organized, 2 workshops
and 89 training sessions were held for farmers. In link with this project farmers
were supported for participation in fairs in order to promote their products.
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LIVESTOCK DEPARTMENT
Model milk cows farm
The cows milk production sector in the Mitrovica region is being developed
thanks to the commitment of farmers and support from different donors. In 2012
IADK continued giving support for this
sector and providing advice and
training to farmers at the model milk
cows farm which was built in the
village of Bukosh in Vushtrri.
During year 2012 51 farmers from the
Mitrovica region were trained in 7
professional training sessions on
livestock
production
and
farm
management. All the farmers who have
participated in the training sessions were certified on successful participation.
During year 2012 the model milk cows farm has been completed with
construction of a septic pit, voluminous feed storehouse and the silo for corn
silage.
Results of this activity are: the model cow farm is built and functional with all
the complementary annexes, in which the milk production capacity of the farm is
100,000.00 liters of milk per year; the training curricula on the livestock sector
(12 sessions) and on farm business management (7 sessions) have been prepared
and 51 farmers have been practically trained on management of dairy farms.
As a result of this activity, training and advice, farmers who have been involved
in this project have improved farm management and as a result have increased
revenues in their farms as follows: 18.1% increase in the number of cows, 16.5%
increase in milk production and 27.0% improved milk quality.
Building of a model goat farm
Some of the factors which impede the
development of the goat farming sector
in Kosovo are poor infrastructure of goat
farms, weak management of farms and
lack of experience in this sector. In 2012
IADK has completed the building of a
model goat farm with a capacity of 100
goats according to European standards in
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order to improve management capacities and to implement best practices. The
model goat farm is built in the municipality of Mitrovica and is serving as a
demonstration center for farmers of the Mitrovica region and beyond.
The construction of the model farm is made according to the proper standards in
animal breeding and is completed with a milking room with a capacity of 12
goats per milking, automatic milking system, a room for storage and cooling of
milk with a capacity of 500 liters, automatic water bowls, and other
complementary parts.
In order to implement best practices at a broader range, IADK has established
three groups of farmers from the municipalities of Vushtrri Mitrovica and
Skenderaj. IADK has signed contracts with each farmer, and IADK has trained
19 farmers in 6 professional training sessions in livestock production and 5 topics
in farm management.
Improvement of milk quality
In year 2012 in order to improve the quality of milk IADK supported 88 farmers
from municipalities of Vushtrri, Skenderaj, Mitrovica, Drenas and Podujeva with
hygiene equipment. Each farmer has
benefited a hygienic package which
includes: acid and base substance for
cleaning of milking equipment, udder
disinfectant, iodine, mastitis test
(CMT), brushes for cleaning of milking
machines and container for the milk
transportation. The aim of the project
was to train farmers in the application
of procedures for production of quality
milk, including best practices in
milking, adequate cleaning of the milking machines, storage and transport of
milk to the processor. IADK monitored and trained farmers throughout the year.
In collaboration with the collectors of milk samples assigned by the Kosovo
Veterinary Agency, milk samples were taken on a monthly basis and sent for
milk analysis at the laboratory of Veterinary and Food Agency in Prishtina.
The results of this activity are: 88 farmers have benefited hygienic packages,
27.27% of the farmers have been classified in the extra class and 88 farmers were
trained practically in improvement of milk quality.
Preparation of corn silage
With the aim of reducing production costs and improving feed for animals,
IADK in 2012 has supported 7 farmers with machines for harvesting of corn
silage.
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Beneficiaries of silage machines are
from municipalities of Vushtrri,
Skenderaj, Mitrovica, Drenas and
Podujeva. This year all beneficiaries
have used silage machines properly and
have provided services for 29 other
farmers. The total area harvested with
corn silage was 69 ha, where the
average price per hectare was 170 €.
The total income from the corn silage
machine use for all beneficiaries was
approximately 11,730.00 €.
By using corn silage machines adequately and in a timely manner and with
training of the farmers, they have improved the quality of corn silage which has
resulted in increased milk production.
Installation of milk cooling equipment (laktofriza) in farms
In order to improve the conditions of the farms and to improve milk quality, in
2012 IADK has supported 8 farmers with milk cooling equipment and other
equipment for collection and storage of milk.
Since one of the main problems in improving milk quality is the fact that farmers
do not have adequate equipment for cooling and storing milk, IADK supported 8
farmers with equipment for cooling and storage of milk, with a capacity for milk
collection of 4500 liters per day. All
beneficiaries have prepared at their
farms a chamber for storage of
equipment according to the required
standard. IADK has installed milk
cooling equipment with a capacity of
500 - 1000 liters, pumps for milk
transport from the cooling equipment to
the milk collection tanker truck,
adequate cleaning brushes, acid and
base substance for cleaning of the milk
cooling equipment, equipment for chemical analysis of milk (Ekomilk), power
regulator, power generators and necessary ceramics for the milk room surfaces
and other sanitary equipment.
After installing the equipment, farmers were trained on use of equipment,
improving milk quality and management of dairy farms.
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Distribution of milking machines
In the context of activities in the
agriculture sector, IADK has given
particular importance to improving milk
quality and improvement of farm
conditions. Thus IADK supported 4
Serb minority farmers from the
municipalities
of
Vushtrri
and
Skenderaj with a milking machine for
cows each. All the beneficiaries were
trained in using the milking machines
and in improving milk quality.
Water bowls for cows
In order to improve the infrastructure of dairy farms, this year IADK supported
12 farmers owning 162 cows with installation of water system for their farms. In
link with this activity, farmers have benefited 82 water bowls as well as tubes
with other associated equipment for the installation of the water system. With the
installation of the water system at the farms cows will have sufficient quantity of
water and this will have a positive impact on the cows' health while farmers will
find it easier to manage the farm.
Implementation of best practices in management of milk collection points
(GMP)
In 2012 IADK has started with implementation of GMP standard in milk
collection points. All the necessary documents required by this standard have
been prepared and the implementation of the GMP standard has started at one of
the milk collection points. Furthermore IADK has prepared all the required
procedures and staff training at the milk collection point according to the
standard. After the implementation of GMP, the milk collection point is
following the requirements of this standard. IADK plans to implement GMP in at
least 6 other milk collection points over the next few years.
Establishment of the Association of Sheep and Goats Husbandry
The sheep and goat sector is very important and sensitive due to the structure of
farms and their organization. In Kosovo, there are several regional associations,
but in general this sector is not well organized and is not represented from an
association at the national level. This is why this year IADK has supported the
establishment of the Association of Sheep and Goats Husbandry at Kosovo level
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and this year all the necessary documents for registration of the association were
prepared.
In order to have a wide representation of farmers IADK organized meetings and
working groups with farmers and their representatives. They have elected
governing bodies of the Association, prepared the statute of the association and
made an application for registration of the association at the registration office.
IADK will continue to support the Association of Sheep and Goats Husbandry in
building management capacity of the organization.
Organizing a visit of farmers from Macedonia to Kosovo
In 2012 IADK organized a study visit for Macedonian farmers to Kosovo. The
visit was organized with 14 farmers dealing with milk production and animal
feed production. The aim of this visit was the exchange of experiences between
farmers from Macedonia and Kosovo farmers. A number of farms in Kosovo
were visited and farmers from Macedonia had the chance to look at the standards
and criteria for milk quality in Kosovo, milk collection method, dairy cow
nutrition, management of dairy cows farms and the operation of the model milk
cows farm.
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FARMERS ORGANIZATION
Farmers do not play an active role in the development of the sector framework
because of the lack in effective representation at the national level. Around 350
organizations or registered associations and agricultural cooperatives are spread
around the country. Some of the organizations are established with self-initiative
of the farmers while others are established with donor support. However, only
few of them are functional and some organizations based in the sector have
created national structures such as the Union of Beekeepers, Association of Milk
Producers, Association of Milk Processors, Union of Fruit Producers, Poultry
Producers Association, etc.
IADK has gained the first experiences with the farmers associations in grassroots
level in the region of Mitrovica and Balkan (BAAN). For IADK, the farmers
associations are a key partner for
cooperation and are included in all
planning
activities
and
implementation of the projects.
In the new project “Education and
consolidation of the farmers in
Kosovo 2012-2014 “ one of the
components is the organization of
the farmers in national level with the
objective that the Organization of the
Farmers in national level is well
organized (NFO) is active in Kosovo
and represented in Balkan and European networks.
During this year in this component are performed the following activities.
Research
for
identifying
the
associations and farmers that are
functional and conduct active
activities for their members; in the
beginning we developed the
questionnaire,
where
we
interviewed 120 associations.
Based on the research we identified
101 associations that are functional
where the total number of the
members is 14,055 where 79.50 %
are males while 20,50 % are female
gender.
These organizations are organized
in networks and unions in all sectors.
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99% of the associations support the state level organization while only 1% does
not see the organization of farmers at national level as necessary.
In the beginning of April 2012 a memorandum has been signed between IADK
and MAFRD. This memorandum is focused on: collaboration between MAFRD
and IADK on the rights and obligations of each party involved in the farmers
organization process at the national level.
A wider representation of farmers at national level will contribute to further
democratic consolidation, development of the agricultural sector and preparation
of the farmers to fulfill the required standards for EU accession.
Balkan Conference of the Farmers Associations - BAAN
Initiative for Agriculture Development in Kosovo IADK is a member of the
Agricultural Association Network in
Balkans – BAAN, which has been
established in 2008 from different
associations of the Balkans (Albania,
Kosovo, Macedonia and Serbia).
IADK during this year has organized
the 7th meeting of the “Balkan
Agricultural Associations Network”
(BAAN), which was held in Prishtina
on 28th and 29th of June 2012 with the
topic “New cooperation opportunities
between BAAN members”.
With the purpose of organizing the farmers at national level as best as possible
IADK during this year has contracted consultant Sten Rune Lundin in one
mission and Johan Van Der Berg from the organization (PUM) in two missions.
During the missions the consultants have been working with the steering
committee and on the meetings with the farmers where we have developed and
analyzed the working plan for organizing the farmers at national level until year
2014.
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Study Visit
Visit to Macedonia IADK together
with 4 members of the steering
committee has visited Macedonia
during 15-17 August with the
purpose of understanding best
practices for the organization and
functioning
of
the
farmers
associations in Macedonia. We have
visited also the Farmers Federation
of Macedonia, the regional center of
this Federation in Manastir etc.
Gained experience from this visit will be adjusted to the current situation and
mentality of the farmers in Kosovo and used to organize representation of the
farmers at national level. This visit will help us to identify the most suitable form
of organization for the country with the sectors, regions or other democratic
forms of organization of the farmers at national level.
Visit to Hungary
A study visit has been organized in Hungary from 19th till 24th of November with
5 members of the steering committee, one member of the IADK staff and the
Senior Officer for NGO Coordination from the Ministry of Agriculture. The
purpose of this visit was introduction with different organization forms of
farmers and farmers associations in central level in Hungary. During this visit we
have visited different small farmer’s federation MAGOSZ, National federation
of producers and agricultural cooperatives – MOSZ, Agricultural Chamber of
Hungary etc. Participants in this visit were introduced with the functioning of
these federations, financial sustainability, benefits and implementation of
different projects from the EU.
In the end of the year we have organized the “National Workshop of
stakeholders to discuss on the facts and concept”.
In this workshop participated farmers
from different associations, Kosovo
municipality
officials,
Women
Network Group in Kosovo, students of
the agricultural University, different
consultants etc.
In this workshop the participants
discussed on farmers organization
based on sectors but taking also in
consideration regional organization and
the conclusion was that the best way
would be to make a combination of the sector and regional organization. We
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have also discussed the financial sustainability which could be ensured through
membership payments, impact on different laws from different projects and other
forms such as consulting services.
FOOD PROCESSING DEPARTMENT
Fruit Processing Center
This processing point was established last year with the support of IADK in the
village of Klinë e Epërme of Skenderaj. In 2012 it has continued the work on
processing of fruits such as plums, strawberries, raspberries, blackberries and
vegetables (tomatoes, peppers). This center was also used as demonstration unit
for the practical training courses on soft fruits, top fruits and vegetables
processing for women groups from the region of Mitrovica. In order to have
product standardization and better access to the market, the processing point has
been supported with two complementary equipments (refractor-meter, which
measures the percentage of sugar and Ph-meter, which measures the acidity in
processed products).
Moreover, in order to improve the processing technology of fruits and vegetables,
to upgrade the professional capacity of the processing center staff, processing
department staff of IADK and women’s group, in 2012 IADK has again engaged
a technology expert for processing. This expert has held two practical training
sessions for processing four types of other products. 37 participants participated
in these sessions.
At strawberries harvest time the women
groups from Novolan, Broboniq and
Klina have brought the strawberries
from their farms to the processing
center in which their product was
processed. At the same time they got
acquainted
to
the
processing
technology.
Establishment of this processing center showed a great impact on the farmers in
expanding the areas cultivated with fruits, especially with soft fruits (strawberry,
raspberry, and blackberry). Just the owner of the processing center has expanded
areas by 0,25 ha of strawberry, more than 0,5 ha with plum. He also started with
cultivation of fruits in open field as well as started with investments in
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constructing a plantation of 0,40 ha for raspberry and blackberry. Such
investments are happening on other farms as well which means that year after
year the areas will be expanded with different agricultural crops, especially with
soft fruits. In this way there will be an increase in quantities of raw material for
the processing center and respectively an increase in the usage of the capacities
of this processing center.
Trainings in home processing of market oriented products (vegetables, fruits
and cheese)
Trainings in the milk module
In this group 17 women have been
trained from the Municipalities of
Podujeva and Drenas. The main criteria
for selection of the candidates for this
module were the possession of raw
material, i.e. milk for processing and
production oriented to the market
needs.
This module was composed of 20
sessions in which women were trained
on production of 5 different types of cheese. The selection of the cheese types has
been based on the research from previous years which is related to the market
demands.
From the total number of candidates, 8 women started to sell different cheese
types in Prishtina, Podujeva, Drenas with a total selling value of 15,418 euro.
Trainings in the fruits module
Two groups have been established in the
Municipality of Vushtrri and Skenderaj.
During these trainings 30 women have
been skilled in processing of different
jams and marmalades from different
fruits. Practical trainings have been held
in the processing points which were
supported previously from IADK and
which serve as demonstrating points for
the women groups.
Out of the 30 women who finished the
training in this module, 12 women have started selling their products with a total
selling value of 3,997.5 Euros.
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Training in the vegetable module
Trainings in the vegetable modules in the village Frashër in Municipality of
Mitrovica were attended by 15 candidates who were trained in processing of 5
different types of pickles based on the market demands.
8 candidates have processed products for the market with the total value of
3,535.5 Euros. This group attended the practical training session in the
processing point in Studime, which was supported from IADK.
All the candidates from the three modules who have processed products for the
market have found market for these products by participating in different fairs, by
promotion and degustation at points organized by IADK in the trading centers in
Prishtina such as “ETC”, “Viva Fresh”. At these events and locations they have
established different contacts. As a result women started to produce products for
well-known restaurants in Prishtina such as “Shpija e vjetër”,”Agora” etc.
Training of women in the economic aspect of processing
Besides training in the technical aspects IADK has organized 5 additional
economic training sessions regarding business activities, record keeping, and
farm management, calculation of expenses, marketing and promotion of the
product.
Trained participants which started to process products for the market have started
keeping records and calculating production cost. They also started to use labels as
part of their product promotions.
Promotion of products
IADK has organized promotion and degustation points at two big trading centers
in Prishtina, “ETC” and “VIVA FRESH”. This promotion was done during three
weekends of each month. IADK has also prepared evaluations forms for the
customers through which they could give feedback after tasting these products.
Even though this event has not been
planned for sale of products, customers
insisted on buying these products, so
we started with selling these products.
The total value of products sold was
1,656.00 Euros.
Women who process products for the
market have participated in different
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Festival - 7 women
2. Cultural heritage Fair – 4 women
3. Agricultural Product Fair – MAFRD and ECK – 19 women
4. “Kosovar Business Week” Fair – 9 women
5. Prishtina Fair – 3 women
6. “Agrokos” –CeoKos Fair -11 women
7. Regional Fair “ Mitrovica 2012- 21 women
8. Fair organized in honor of 100 years of Independence – Skenderaj – 3
women
We also advertised in the local radio “Ylberi” for the promotion of the 5 products
of processing points and the market oriented approach followed by the women.
Round table with all the partners for the food value chain and home
processing
With the aim of cooperation of all the stakeholders in the home processing sector
and the opportunity to create an ombrella
of associations that deals with home
processing of the products IADK has
organized a round table in which were
discussed matters that would be of
interest to all the stakeholders and on
cooperation among them. In this round
table associations of women who deal
with
food
processing
business
participated.
From this round table the following
recommendations were concluded:
Working on functionality of the idea of creating an umbrella for the women’s
associations that deal with food processing and immediately starting cooperation
among food processors in requesting inputs and other common activities.
Following up all the established units of food processing: organization of
new trainings and advanced trainings
5 processing points established from
IADK during the years 2009-2011 as
well as previously established groups;
especially the ones producing for the
market were followed up and supported
in
their
business
development.
Processing points and women who are
active in the market during the sales
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season have sold a value of 21,713.00 Euros. IADK has also supported the
initiative of a women group from Vushtrri and Mitrovica municipality in order to
establish a women’s association “Vullneti i grave” in Vushtrri. This support
consisted in, preparation of foundation acts for the registration of the association,
different training on association management and finally with inventory of the
office of the association in order to make it as functional as possible.
Improvement of product quality and standardization
In 2012 IADK completed a mission from an expert from Holland, which has
been focused in capacity building of women and IADK staff in product
standardization.
3 Representatives of IADK and 83
other participants participated during
the 9 day training held by the PUM
Expert on product standardization.
Moreover, during the mission of the
consultant IADK also held the
workshop
“Quality
and
standardization of the products”
where 26 participants participated.
The aim of this workshop was to bring
together all the stakeholders in the processing sector and to discuss problems,
challenges and opportunities for the future to increase the quality of the products
and improving their standardization by finding a way to solving problems.
Capacity building and economic strengthening of young women
One of the aims of IADK is strengthening and capacity building of widows in
the region of Mitrovica.
IADK has identified three groups of widows women which started a business or
expressed interest in starting a business aiming to generate revenues for their
families.
The first group has been identified in
Mitrovica where 4 widow women’s
have developed a business in the high
school “Frang Bardhi” in Mitrovica, for
food preparation (different meals) for
the students of this school.
IADK has supported these women in
their business because of the efficiency
and hygiene by equipping them with
new equipments for food preparation.
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In the village of Morine, Municipality of Skenderaj 4 young widow women have
produced home-made cheese products for the market. Moreover, aiming to ease
work of these women’s in their cheese processing and storage, IADK has
supported them with equipments for cheese processing and storage.
The association “Martiret e Lirisë“ in Vushtrri conducts humanitarian activities
for widow women in the Municipality of Vushtrri. In collaboration with the
Municipal Assembly IADK has found a way to allow the start of a business from
a group of widow women in the primary school “Anton Zako Cajupi” in
Vushtrri. Besides the opportunity to prepare food upon request they could also
prepare food for the pupils and staff of this school. IADK has supported them
this women group with the necessary equipments to start this business.
Cooperation with WNK and other partners in Kosovo
In the beginning of 2012 IADK has signed a memorandum of understanding with
the Women’s Network in Kosovo
(WNK). The purpose of this
memorandum is to exchange experts
and expertise for the women’s need
(and their groups).
During 2012 the expert from IADK
has offered trainings for milk
processing
for
the
association
“Kalabria” in the municipality of
Fushe-Kosovë.
IADK has also supported the WNK in
holding a meeting with its members in Mitrovica, where the traditional food
served in this meeting was prepared from the members of the women’s
association “Begatia” Runik also supported by IADK.
IADK has encouraged the association “Begatia” from Runik of Skenderaj and the
association ”Konvita” from Dolak of Vushtrri to join the WNK; so after this
encouragement starting from September 2012 the association “Begatia” is a
regular member of the WNK.
Additional activities in the processing sector
In Shipol municipality of Mitrovica, we have visited a case of a family which has
six members in which the husband and other four children’s are retarded. The
woman in this family deals with milk processing and cheese-making. From the
sales of these products she takes care for the family by purchasing medicaments
and feeding them.
After this visit IADK has supported this woman with necessary equipments
required for the cheese processing.
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Strengthening the Women’s association “Begatia” in Runik, Skenderaj
In order to improve the functionality and
for a successful work process, IADK has
supported this association with office
inventory. The association started
different activities with women in the
rural areas on preparing traditional food
on request, preparing the documents etc.
In order to enable a better management
for the Association and because of the
lack of experience the project has
supported the association with 8 training
sessions held from an international expert, where 15 women’s participated in
every session.
IADK together with the management members of the association “Begatia” have
developed the business plan for the association.
The association will be focused in three main fields: a) Food processing, b)
Preparing traditional food, c) Flower production.
In order to strengthen the “Begatia” association’s management for a better
functionality, IADK has supported three board members of the association to
attend computer and English language.
Study visit in Kosovo and neighboring countries
Visit in Kosovo
In order to exchange experiences 51 women from three different women groups
of Kline e Epërme , Novolan and Broboniq have visited the processing points in
the village of Babaj Bokes (Municipality of Gjakova), village Banja
(Municipality of Malisheva) and in the village Babush i Muhaxherve (the
Municipality of Lipjan).
Visit in the region (in Macedonia and
Albania): 5 members of the association
have conducted a 3 day visit in
Macedonia and a 3 day visit in Albania,
where they have visited 10 Women
Associations in both countries. These
visits were conducted with the aim to
learn from the best practices and better
functionality
of
the
women’s
associations.
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PUBLICATIONS
In 2012 IADK has prepared and published 7 brochures and 4 leaflets related to
all agricultural sectors. The brochures are prepared in three languages: Albanian,
Serbian and English.
The brochure “Management of milk cows farms” - contains practical
information on the needs of the farmers illustrated with pictures.
The brochure “Cultivation of greenhouse vegetables” – contains important
topics on the cultivation of greenhouse vegetables starting from the techniques
for production of seedlings, vegetables cultivation techniques in the greenhouse
for products such as: pepper, cucumber, tomato, spinach, lettuce, integrated
production of vegetables and some information on plant protection from diseases
and pests.
The brochure “Intensive Apple
production practices” – contains
an easily understandable summary
for farmers who want to start with
the establishment of intensive
apple orchards. In this brochure
are described the climatic and land
conditions for the establishment of
the intensive apple orchard,
description of preferred varieties,
cost of establishment of the
orchard, establishment and cultivation techniques, harvesting and fruit storage.
The brochure “Strawberry Cultivation System” – contains information on the
ecologic factors for strawberry cultivation and different cultivation techniques in
indoor environments and in open field, description of suitable varieties and caretaking measures during the cultivation until harvesting and storage of the fruits is
done.
The brochure “Strawberry Propagation Methods” – in this brochure are
presented the methods of strawberry propagation and seedling production
techniques for strawberries.
The Brochure “Organic production of medicinal aromatic plants and their
cultivation”- contains an important summary of organic production of medicinal
plants, conditions for cultivation of these plants, cultivation techniques of nine
different medicinal plants.
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The Brochure “Business Management of the Farm” – in this brochure the
farmer can gain knowledge on farm management, drafting of business plans and
how to start a new business.
IADK has prepared a leaflet for strawberry and apple “Pesticide use for
integrated pest management in apples” and “Pesticide use for integrated pest
management in strawberries” – in which we have explained the green, yellow
and red lists of pesticides.
The leaflet “Organic Agriculture Production” – contains some basic principles
for organic agriculture production.
The leaflet “Organic production of medicinal and aromatic plants, and
spices” - contains a short summary of the conditions and techniques for
production of these plants.
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FAIRS
This year IADK has continued to support the organization of agricultural events
such as “Strawberry day 2012”, held in Skenderaj, “Fair for sale soft fruits and
strawberries in Prishtina”, “Regional Fair of Agricultural products in Mitrovica
2012” etc.
“Strawberry Day 2012”
On 8th of June in the village of Llaushë in Skenderaj, under the joint organization
of MAFRD, Municipality of Skenderaj, IADK, North Regional Development
Agency and Family Regional
Business Center the “Strawberry Day
2012” has been organized. In this
event participated the Minister of
Agriculture, other representatives
from public institutions and different
visitors. Farmers from Kosovo have
presented their products; while,
awards and gratitude certificates
have been distributed to the most
successful strawberry growers. Promotion of the strawberry continued also from
12th till 18th of June through the fair event “Strawberry 2012” supported by
MAFRD, NOA/USAID and IADK, which has been held on “Mother Theresa
Square” in Prishtina. Many strawberry growers from all over Kosovo have
presented and sold fresh strawberry fruits.
This year from the 23rd – 27th of July,
for the first time in Prishtina was
organized the soft fruits fair
“Blackberry 2012” supported by
MAFRD, USAID/NOA, IADK and
HPK “Riinvest”.
10 blackberry
growers from different regions of
Kosovo have promoted domestic
blackberries through the direct sales
in the “Mother Theresa” square in
Prishtina.
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Regional Agriculture Products Fair “Mitrovica 2012”
This fair was held on 5th and 6th of
October 2012, in Mitrovica and
main bearer of this event was the
Union of Farmers Associations in
the Mitrovica Region (USHFRM),
supported by the Regional Center
for
Family
Businesses,
Municipality
of
Mitrovica,
Skenderaj and Vushtrri and other
sponsors. IADK helped the
farmers in this event by supporting them to organize and promote different
agricultural products. The farmers have presented their agriculture products such
as fruits, vegetables, livestock products, processed and conserved products, handcrafted objects etc.
ACTIVITIES WITH INTERNATIONAL PROFESSIONAL PARTNERS
Senior PUM experts from the Netherlands
In the livestock sector in 2012 there were two visits by an expert from PUM
organization. During these visits, farmers were trained and advised in the
prevention and treatment of diseases, animal nutrition, milk quality improvement
and implementation of GMP in milk collection points.
In the horticulture sector, there were several missions from regional experts,
PUM experts, and a German expert in alternative energy.
The first mission was conducted from 18-26.03.2012 with thematic agenda on
"Pruning of trees and crown systems"
The second mission was conducted from 04-09.06.2012 with thematic agenda
"Apple diseases and pests"
Third mission was conducted from 10-19.09.2012 with thematic agenda "Organic
production of vegetables"
In the processing sector was engaged an expert on food processing who focused
on capacity building of women's associations, and for IADK staff capacity
building in standardization of food products.
In the sector of farmers organization expert Johan Van Der Berg has been
engaged, who has contributed in preparing the strategy in relation to farmers
organization at the national level.
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In 2012, experts from PUM organization have trained 64 students from the
Faculty of Agriculture and Veterinary Science, 65 agriculture advisors and 322
farmers from all sectors of agriculture on different topics.
The mission of the expert from Germany on alternative energy was conducted
from 18-27.09.2012. He has prepared a feasibility study on the use of alternative
energy in different sectors of agriculture.
Two missions of ten-days each were carried out by regional experts (from
Albania) in the horticulture sector (fruits and vegetables) and their mission was
capacity building of horticulture staff on the subject of integrated production of
fruit and vegetables, as well as preparing training modules on integrated
production.
Exchange of experiences with AFDI organization from France
AFDI is a French association with which IADK has a co-operation in exchange
of experiences. In 2012 representatives of AFDI have conducted a visit to
Kosovo in order to help farmers in better management of their farms and to
increase farm productivity. An evaluation of common activities between AFDI
and IADK was also carried out
during this mission.
In 2012 IADK organized a study
visit to France in which three
IADK
employees
have
participated. The visit lasted 10
days and the main purpose of the
visit was for staff of IADK to get
acquainted
with
innovative
practices in farm management,
acquiring knowledge in the
production of alternative energy in
the agriculture sector, and farmers
organization in associations.
Implementation of ISO 9001-2008 standard in IADK
In order to increase the quality of services and work performance IADK in 2012
started with implementation of ISO 9001-2008. All documents and procedures
for the establishment of the system have been prepared and IADK has started
with implementation of the standard. IADK hired a certification company,
Bureau Veritas from Croatia, in order to certify IADK with ISO 9001 - 2008.
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Success story
Xhevrije Doroci, is one of the women farmers who is proving to be very
successful with her work in the agriculture.
Xhevrije lives in village Broboniq municipality of Mitrovica. She is the mother
to 3 children. Her family owns 2 hectares of land which were previously
cultivated with vegetables and cereals for subsistence of the family. During the
period 1993-1999 Xhevrije and her family lived in Germany. After the war she
returned to live in Kosovo.
In 2008 Xhevrije's husband was
supported by IADK with cultivation of
10 ares of strawberries. Noticing the
profitability of strawberry production,
the family has expanded strawberry
cultivated areas and today they plant 60
ares. In addition, this family owns 40
ares of cherry and plum orchards. In
addition to cultivation of their own land
the family rents 1 ha of land for pepper cultivation.
In 2011 IADK has organized and carried out a training module on fruit
production in the Broboniq village. This training session was attended by 15
women and part of this group was also Xhevrije Doroci. Upon completion of the
training module on fruit production Xhevrije has expressed her interest in
attending training in vegetable processing. Xhevrije has considered these training
sessions as an opportunity for her to increase her capacities in the processing of
fruits and vegetables and in order to sell these products and receive an income for
the family. After successful completion of trainings Xhevrije was supported by
CDF organizations with equipment for processing of different kinds of jams,
ajvar etc. With the installation of the equipment, Xhevrije has produced different
types of products such as strawberry jam, pear jelly, plum jam, ajvar, mixed
salads, pickled pears, pickled , mixed jam, other types of jams and pickles. The
total quantity of products produced by Xhevrije was about 2360 kg. With IADK
support, Xhevrije has participated in a number of fairs organized in Kosovo,
where she has sold these products generating an income of 3,571.00 Euros. She
also established contacts with different people interested in her products and
became familiar with the demands of the market which will make it easier for her
to plan and produce the products in quantities as required by the market.
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Now that Xhevrije has installed the new processing equipment she plans that in
the coming years she will increase the processing capacity to 5,000 kg of
different products.
Xhevrije Doroci says that since she started her business, her life has changed. She
managed to improve the living standard of her family and now she is feeling
more empowered has affected even more in her life as a woman in her
empowerment, and she feels more important in her community in social terms,
because she is "breaking some taboos". In the past Albanian women were never
seen selling in the market. However today Xhevrije is always present in the
market, at fairs and elsewhere and her husband supports her in all activities. This
is one of the examples of a change in traditional roles within the family, in which
the woman is the leader in the family business, while her husband supports her.
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Visits with farmers and participation in conferences
No.
Place
Duration
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
Kosovo
Kosovo
Kosovo
Kosovo
Kosovo
Kosovo
Albania
Albania
Albania
Macedonia
Macedonia
Macedonia
Macedonia
Vojvodina
Serbia
Croatia
Poland
Czech
Belgium
France
Hungary
1 day
1 day
1 day
1 day
1 day
1 day
3 days
1 day
3 days
3 days
2 days
3 days
1 day
3 days
3 days
3 days
5 days
3 days
3 days
10 days
5 days
No. of part.
16
16
17
11
12
17
8
3
2
5
2
7
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
3
6
Agenda
Food Processing
Food Processing
Broccoli Production
Gherkin production
Marshmallow production
Food processing
Vegetable processing
Organic production
Food processing
Farmers organization
Regional conference
Food Processing
Regional conference
Organic production
Balkan-level Conference
Seminar
Workshop
Women in agriculture
Study visit
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IADK income from partners and donors for 2012
Name of Donor /
Name and duration of
Partner
project
Promotion
of agriculture,
European Commission
1
horticulture,
livestock and
Office in Kosovo
fruit Processing in
Co-financing with the
Mitrovica Region (2010Municipality of Mitrovica 2012)
Fin Church Aid
Education and
Evangelischer
2
consolidation of farmers in
Entwicklungsdienst-EED
Kosovo (2012-2014)
Church of Sweden
Supervision of
USAID / NOA-new
beneficiaries for test
3
opportunities in
cultivation of new apple
agriculture
varieties in 2012
Supervision of
USAID / NOA-new
beneficiaries for test
4
opportunities in
cultivation of new
agriculture
strawberry varieties in
2012
Exchange of experiences
5
AFDI Project
(2011-2013)
Experts from the
6
PUM - Vehicle Project
Netherlands (2011-2013)
Evangelischer
7
Farmers Education Center
Entwicklungsdienst-EED
(2012-2015)
Fin Church Aid
Strengthening the
capacities of civil society
in policy-making and
European Commission
8
dialogue with the
Office in Kosovo
Government in the
Agricultural sector (20122014)
Milk Collection Centre
9
Drenas Municipality
2012
10 Local Contribution
Projects 1,3,4,5
Total
Amount
- 2012 €
%
124,079
13%
10,000
1%
160,000
16%
199,000
20%
112,660
11%
34,200
3%
28,000
3%
1,500
0.2%
4,101
0.4%
152,000
15.5%
30,000
3.1%
75,331
7.7%
3,000
0.3%
46,007
979,878
5%
100%
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IADK investments in the agriculture sector for 2012
Name of Sector
Amount € for 2012
1 HORTIKULTURE SECTOR
281,696
2 LIVESTOCK SECTOR
226,028
3 PROCESSING SECTOR
4 FARMERS ORGANIZATION
CAPITAL EXPENSES FOR
5 THE AGRICULTURE
EDUCATION CENTER
ADMINISTRATIVE
6
EXPENSES
Total
Percentage %
37%
76,083
40,219
29%
10%
5%
107,517
14%
37,569
769,111
5%
100%
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IADK staff for year 2012
Name & Surname
Zenel Bunjaku
Gursel Arifi
Department
Management
Livestock
Position
Executive Director
Deputy Director and Head of
the Livestock Department
Esma Azemi
Finances
Senior Officer for Finance and
Administration
Basri Hyseni
Horticulture
Head of the Horticulture
Department
Ariana Selmani
Finances
Finance and Administration
Officer
Shemsedin Aliu
Elheme Shala
Petrit Koci
Vahid Avdiu
Office Manager
Technical Assistance
IT Support
Senior Agriculture engineer
Magbule Hyseni
Hanumshahe Zeneli
Hafize Veseli
Burim Morina
Management
Administration
IT / Administration
Fruit productionhorticulture
Vegetable production
Livestock
Livestock
Fruit productionhorticulture
Processing
Processing
Processing
Administration
Boban Ristic
Novica Markovic
Horticulture
Horticulture
Horticulture Assistant
Horticulture Engineer
Sylejman Bunjaku
Xhavit Shala
Xhavit Merovci
Skender Fejzullahu
Agriculture Engineer
Livestock Assistant
Livestock Assistant
Assistant Horticulture
Head of the Processing sector
Project Officer
Project Officer
Business trainer
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Internal and external consultants in 2012
Name & Surname
Fatmir Bytyqi
Zenel Elshani
Pandeli Pasko
Zijadin Gojnovci
Stem Rune Lundin
Bernd Sitzmann
Enver Isufi
Arben Mehmeti
Advije Gashi
Rrustem Llapi
Department
Administration
Administration
Horticulture
Livestock
Farmer Organization
Horticulture
Horticulture
Horticulture
Farmer Organization
Farmer Organization
Hamez Rama
Farmer Organization
Naim Krasniqi
Farmer Organization
Fatos Krasniqi
Farmer Organization
Pakize Kastrati
Farmer Organization
Dukagjin Kastrati
Nexhat Merovci
Veton Maloku
Blerina Halilaj
Arbenita Osmani
Emina Hyseni
Radovan Jovanovic
Veton Galica
Lavdim Neziri
Administration
Administration
Administration
Food Processing
Administration
Administration
Administration
Administration
Administration
Position
Trainer
Trainer
Trainer
GMP Trainer
Trainer
Consultant on alternative energy
Trainer
Trainer for IPM
Trainer
Member of the steering committee
for farmer organization
Construction engineer
Product promoter
Translator
Translator
Translator
Translator
Translator
Internship students in 2012
Name & Surname
Luarza Muhadri
Adelina Morina
Kreshnik Xhaferi
Agron Bunjaku
Bujar Ahmeti
Xhavit Merovci
Indrit Loshi
Department
Horticulture
Horticulture
Horticulture
Horticulture
Administration
Livestock
Food Processing
Position
Intern
Intern
Intern
Intern
Intern
Intern
Intern
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Annual Report IADK 2012

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