MARD – Albanian  Telegraphic  Agency. https://en.ata.gov.al News Agency Tue, 12 Oct 2021 17:08:34 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Tomato production, MARD: No problems with plant seeds https://en.ata.gov.al/2021/10/12/tomato-production-mard-no-problems-with-plant-seeds/ https://en.ata.gov.al/2021/10/12/tomato-production-mard-no-problems-with-plant-seeds/#respond Tue, 12 Oct 2021 17:08:34 +0000 http://en.ata.gov.al/?p=163170 TIRANA, Oct. 12/ATA/ Analyzes carried out in 2 laboratories inside and outside the country yielded the same result, that the seed was not the cause of the lack of tomatoes production in some farms in Roskovec and Berat.

This is the conclusion of the report drafted by a working group set up by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) and the Agricultural University of Tirana.

“We received the seeds from the distributor and analyzed them in 2 laboratories in parallel. Therefore, we have the absolute conviction that there is no problem with the seeds or with various pathological loads that can lead to the reduction of production,” the head of the Department of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agriculture and Environment at the Agricultural University of Tirana, Shpend Shahini said.

“This year’s climatic parameters are unsuitable for having normal fruiting, as they lead to pollen drying, and not every farmer has complied with the planting deadlines. Due to high temperatures and a low air humidity, a group of pests appear, which are the white wings of the greenhouses, which this year are more numerous and much more aggressive,” MARD said. //a.i/

]]> https://en.ata.gov.al/2021/10/12/tomato-production-mard-no-problems-with-plant-seeds/feed/ 0 85 organic farms producing bio-based products, most of them growing medicinal plants, olive and vegetables https://en.ata.gov.al/2021/04/24/85-organic-farms-producing-bio-based-products-most-of-them-growing-medicinal-plants-olive-and-vegetables/ https://en.ata.gov.al/2021/04/24/85-organic-farms-producing-bio-based-products-most-of-them-growing-medicinal-plants-olive-and-vegetables/#respond Sat, 24 Apr 2021 08:15:50 +0000 http://en.ata.gov.al/?p=143329 TIRANA, April 24 /ATA/- Farmers are orienting towards the organic food production, as the right model for generating high profits and safe exports.

Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) reported on Saturday that, there are over 85 organic farms operating throughout the country.

40 farms or 50% of the total are destined to produce herbs and medicinal for export, 12 farms or 15% of the total are olive groves that produce bio-based products and vegetables, nuts and chestnuts.

Bioproduction in Albania faces more challenges than conventional production. In the same surface area is obtained less production and at a higher cost as pesticides and seeds applied by conventional manufacturers are not used.

To this end, the government has increased support for farms through national schemes by financing 100,000 ALL, in the second year, 150,000 ALL and 200,000 ALL for certified organic farm, in the first year. //a.i/

]]> https://en.ata.gov.al/2021/04/24/85-organic-farms-producing-bio-based-products-most-of-them-growing-medicinal-plants-olive-and-vegetables/feed/ 0 MARD-FAO agreement on support for post-earthquake recovery in agriculture signed https://en.ata.gov.al/2021/01/28/mard-fao-agreement-on-support-for-post-earthquake-recovery-in-agriculture-signed/ https://en.ata.gov.al/2021/01/28/mard-fao-agreement-on-support-for-post-earthquake-recovery-in-agriculture-signed/#respond Thu, 28 Jan 2021 13:37:28 +0000 http://en.ata.gov.al/?p=132236 TIRANA, Jan.28 /ATA/- The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Milva Ekonomi and FAO Regional programme leader, Raimund Jehle signed today during an online ceremony the agreement on the project “Support for post-earthquake recovery in agriculture, through the Acceleration Fund for Sustainable Objectives worth 580 thousand USD.

The signing ceremony was also attended by the Assistant FAO Representative, Arben Kipi.

“Following the continuous cooperation between our two institutions during 2019-2020, FAO has given its contribution to drafting a specific project related to the support of farmers affected by the earthquake of November 26, 2019, social and economic effects on farmers,” Minister Ekonomi said.

Among other things, Ekonomi emphasized that,” the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) established support mechanisms for agriculture to help farmers, develop and strengthen rural their economy.”

FAO Regional programme leader, Raimund Jehle thanked the Ministry of Agriculture for the spirit of cooperation over the years, while adding that FAO will continue to work closely with the MARD to implement this important project to help farmers.

The todays’ 578,847 USD agreement aims to strengthen farmers’ capacity to cope with other natural disasters. //a.i/

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