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Management of Organic Competence Centre

SIAB Third Network Meeting 27 February, 2007. Management of Organic Competence Centre. Functions and activities. Coordination of activities implemented by different actors (public & privates) Information on OA Technical assistance BioBank - Organic data management software

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Management of Organic Competence Centre

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  1. SIAB Third Network Meeting 27 February, 2007 Management of Organic Competence Centre

  2. Functions and activities • Coordination of activities implemented by different actors (public & privates) • Information on OA • Technical assistance • BioBank - Organic data management software • Support organic farms decision-making process through a specialized software • Library

  3. It is established by PAB support • Attached to the Directorate of Extension Service, Research and Agricultural Information (MAFCP) • It coordinates the activities of different departments of MAFCP related with OA • Policy issues • Action plan • Regulatory aspects • Certification and inspection procedures • Research and advisory works • Various activities

  4. Library • Hardcopies • On line (Poli SEBINA: www.sinab.it) • IAM-B, • Bibloteca SINAB- Agricultura Biologica • Bibloteca SINAB- MIPAF • AMAB • MAFCP

  5. 450 books (1/2 specialized in OA) • 13 international magazines • IAMB publications • 100 Albanian publications • Agricultural Bulletin • Albanian Agriculture Magazine • Organic Agriculture Bulletin

  6. Clients • 500 members (2006) • Extension service • Ministry specialists • University professors • Agricultural technicians • Researchers • Nurseries managers • Students • Farmers

  7. Library Management :Putty Software

  8. Main topics of publications • Organic agriculture principles • Farm management in organic farming • Economical aspects • Pest & disease management in OA • Soil fertility management in OA • Role of sustainable and organic agriculture in rural development • Agriculture in Albania

  9. Books

  10. Magazines • The Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension (Netherlands) • Journal of International Agricultural and Extension Education (USA) • Ecology and Farming (IFOAM) • Bioactualités • Development and Cooperation • Agriculture and Rural Development

  11. Magazines • Medit • AZ Bio • Frutticoltura • Informatorio Agrario • Terra e Vita • Informatorio Fitopatologico • Colture Protette

  12. Recently published in Albanian language

  13. MAFCP web: one section for OA

  14. Organic Agriculture Bulletin(hardcopies; on-line)

  15. Organic Agriculture Bulletin • Contents: • OA in Albania • Legislation • Technical issues • Events and activities • Publications • Announcements

  16. Training activities • Many training activities have been conducted during three last years • Participants • Agricultural specialists from public and NGO sector • Farmers • Students • Training events organised by Extension Service and NGOs • Main topics: • Introduction in organic farming; • Organic viticulture and olive production; • Organic management of vegetables; • Inspection/Certification procedures, etc. • Demonstrative days: results of trails done at farm level

  17. Training activities

  18. Research work • Organic viticulture • Organic oliviculture • Composting and application in OA • Organic Vegetables • Use of predators and parasitoids in OA

  19. Experimental work: Institutes involved: Fruit trees, Vegetable, Plant Protection and Agriculture University(Main pests and diseases and soil fertility)

  20. BioBank Software

  21. Main data of BioBank • Name and contact address • Location • Type of production • Surface/ heads of animals • Status • Control body • Crop, varieties quantities • Others

  22. Logistics: • Computers • Internet access • Telephone • Fax • Photocopies • Printers • Scanner • Digital camera • Video camera • Projector

  23. Thank you!

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