{"id":3630,"date":"2026-02-26T12:59:27","date_gmt":"2026-02-26T11:59:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ruralnet.mk\/2026\/02\/26\/prespa-vo-krug-kompostiraj-transformiraj\/"},"modified":"2026-05-12T13:51:28","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T12:51:28","slug":"closing-the-loop-in-prespa-compost-transform","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ruralnet.mk\/en\/2026\/02\/26\/closing-the-loop-in-prespa-compost-transform\/","title":{"rendered":"Closing the Loop in Prespa: Compost &amp; Transform!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Implementing partner:<\/strong> Rural Development Network of North Macedonia<br><strong>Donor:<\/strong> UNDP \u2013 United Nations Development Programme<br><strong>Duration:<\/strong> 20 October 2025 \u2013 20 October 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">Project Description<\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The project aims to advance sustainable agriculture in Prespa by introducing practical and effective approaches for managing biodegradable waste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The activities focus on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 Promoting composting, vermicomposting and other circular models<br>\u2022 Reducing negative environmental impacts<br>\u2022 Improving the quality and productivity of agricultural systems<br>\u2022 Encouraging farmers to develop final products with added value<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The project particularly supports:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 Women active in agriculture<br>\u2022 Young farmers up to 39 years of age<br>\u2022 Producers who are transitioning, or wish to transition, towards organic production<br>\u2022 Farms with potential to serve as demonstration models<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">Key Areas of Action<\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">1. Capacity building and demonstration<\/mark><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 Establishment of 7 pilot farms applying different models for biodegradable waste management<br>\u2022 Demonstration activities and practical support for farmers<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">2. Educational and information campaign<\/mark><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 Development of educational materials and short videos<br>\u2022 Involvement of schools and local communities<br>\u2022 Promotion and sharing of results at regional and national level<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">Expected Results<\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 Functional examples of circular biodegradable waste management in agriculture<br>\u2022 Increased awareness and knowledge among farmers, young people and the wider public<br>\u2022 Improved environmental and economic sustainability of agricultural holdings<br>\u2022 Support for the green transition and modern eco-practices in Prespa.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Implementing partner: Rural Development Network of North MacedoniaDonor: UNDP \u2013 United Nations Development ProgrammeDuration: 20 October 2025 \u2013 20 October 2026 Project Description The project aims to advance sustainable agriculture in Prespa by introducing practical and effective approaches for managing biodegradable waste. 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