TIRANA, July 4 /ATA/ The collection and processing point for agricultural products “Duarartat” is already up and running to serve the farmers of Leskovik.
Spanning an area of over 150 m2, the collection point, the “Duarartat” agribusiness laboratory, serves the farmers of the area for the collection, storage, promotion and marketing of the various products.
Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Enio Civici, expressed the government’s commitment to support new investments through establishment of collection points that bring the farmer closer to the market.
Civici said in his greeting remarks at the inauguration of the agribusiness laboratory “Duarartat,” established with the support of FAO, that, “this incubator was established as part of the project “Gender, Rural Equality and Tourism.”
According to him, this investment aims to contribute to the empowerment of rural women in Albania and strengthen their roles and contribution to rural development in the context of the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda.
“Duarartat” focuses on the processing of fruits and vegetables and the preparation of winter staples, as an innovative way that aims to provide opportunities for women and young people to engage in this sector.
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