On November 30th, beginning at 11 o’clock, at “Kontinental“ hotel, the Rural Development Network organized a workshop to share experiences from USAID Adaptation to Climate Change in Agriculture Project current activities and initially gained results.

Experts presented initial project results and experiences from the implemented adaptive techniques in orchards, vegetables and vineyards, measures for erosion protection as well as measures for water conservation and improvement of agricultural crops’ yield. Also they announced project planned activities for implementation of adaptive measures in livestock.

The event gathered a large number of representatives from National Extension Agency, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Economy and Ministry of Environment and Physical Planning.

Current and future USAID Adaptation to Climate Change in Agriculture project activities are pioneer steps in the area of adaptive climate change measures in agriculture which will significantly contribute to improving sustainable practices within farming systems in the Republic of Macedonia.