AgriShift – Resilient Farming

Project is financed by:

Slovenia – Aid & Partnerships (Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid of the Republic of Slovenia)

Total Project Budget:
577.800 EUR

Key Beneficiary:
Farmers and their families from the Vardar, Strumica and Black Drim regions, with a focus on women and young people

Target audience:
Farmers, women in agriculture, young farmers, rural communities, local authorities, agricultural experts and institutions

Name of the leader organization of the project: 

Forum for Equitable Development (FER), Slovenia

Local Partner 

Milieukontakt Macedonia – Association for Sustainable Development

Goal of the project

The project aims to improve the living conditions and resilience of farmers in North Macedonia by introducing climate-smart and sustainable agricultural practices, strengthening inclusive participation (especially of women and youth), and supporting the establishment of a cooperative.

Project activities

The project is structured around several key components:

Strengthening capacities of farmers

Including training and mentoring on climate-smart agriculture, sustainable soil management, efficient water use and gender equality in agriculture.

Introduction of sustainable agricultural practices

Including practical implementation of improved farming techniques, support for better water management, and promotion of environmentally friendly solutions on farms.

Support to farmer-led initiatives

Including provision of micro-grants and technical support for farmers to implement sustainable and climate-resilient solutions.

Strengthening women’s role and cooperative development

Including training for women in agri-food entrepreneurship, support for start-ups, and establishment of a climate-smart agricultural cooperative.

Public awareness and communication

Including campaigns, storytelling and outreach activities to promote sustainable agriculture, support local farmers and highlight the role of women in agriculture.