PROJECT TITLE:

Improved competitiveness through modernization of the collection center for Berry fruits

OVERALL OBJECTIVE:

The global objective of this grant scheme is to support improved access to and competitiveness on the national and international markets for Kosovo's agri-rural goods and services.

LOCATION:

Ballofc, Podujeva/Podujevo

SECTOR:

Agriculture

DURATION:

24 months (02/01/2020: – 01/31/2022)

VALUE:

Total: 390,738.4 EUR ; EU contribution (60%)

BENEFICIARIES:

Target group: JONI SH – SH.P.K. owner and staff in the capacity building., 150 raspberry farmers, 10 new employees and Final: collection centres, semi processors, harvesters etc.

PROJECT PURPOSES:

Main aim of this investment is to build the capacities of company to be competitive on the international market through use of good practices and innovative technologies. By acquiring new equipment will increase own yield, quality and competitiveness and increase collection capacities.

ACTIVITIES:

-Modernization of the collection center through construction of additional annex 260 sqm, the metallic construction with sandwich panels grading and processing space +4°C, two freezing chambers -20°C, shelves for storages, purchase equipment; -Investment in the Food standards IFS and BRC (consultant); -supply farmers with new crates; -Investment in good agriculture practices, -Innovative automatic vertical packaging machine for frozen fruits based on multiheaded weigher (100-2,000gr) – adding new value with high value; -Business market linkages 2 EU buyers contracted; -Instalment of solar panels for 15 KW;

RESULTS:

-1 new EU buyers, in totally 2 buyers -additionally, Increasing export by 2020 with 250 MT of raspberry, in total 500MT; - Additionally, collection center 260 sqm, in totally 460sqm -10 new jobs created; -new food safety standards IFS&BRC) -50 farmers trained in Good Agriculture Practices (GAP)