EU funded projects in BiH

IRRI - The Irrigation Project

PROJECT DETAILS

Sectors
EU Acquis chapters Other issues
Programme Funding Year 2009
Value €94,040
Periods of implementation 2012
Locations ŠAMAC, ODŽAK

Results

1) Selected and equipped 17 demonstration plots with irrigation systems, 2) Developed study report on current practices and legal environment in irrigation management, 3) Irrigation related skills of selected local farmers and technicians from local companies improved, 4) Local and regional public project promotion activities undertaken to disseminate the benefits of project activities and ensured public support.

SUMMARY

The Irrigation Project -IRRI seeks to increase income by reducing the effects of climate variability on agricultural production through the development of irrigation and strengthening strategic approach to irrigation. The project is intended to develop demonstration irrigated fields in two bordering areas – Srijem and Posavina region through investments that are cost effective, environmentally and socially sound, and beneficial to the rural poor. The project will provide resources to assure the delivery of models on improved production systems and technologies and the delivery of agricultural advisory services.

RESULTS

1) Selected and equipped 17 demonstration plots with irrigation systems, 2) Developed study report on current practices and legal environment in irrigation management, 3) Irrigation related skills of selected local farmers and technicians from local companies improved, 4) Local and regional public project promotion activities undertaken to disseminate the benefits of project activities and ensured public support.