The Suhareka municipality has shared subsidies for farmers, being donated by a cow in order to support the cattle sector and increase local production. The beneficiaries appreciate this help as important opportunities for expanding herds of livestock and developing their economic activity.
I’ve had two, now one more. I thank the municipality. I wish I could add cows, but I didn’t have a chance. I got three students at home and I couldn’t share money for students and buy cows. My goal is to raise the flock to five cows, said Hedi Jakupi, the beneficiary.
This help is very helpful. Our village has over a thousand houses, but there are very few cows, and the demand for milk is great. I believe that as the cow’s rate increases, so will the income. We’re six family members and we live in this business, making milk and cheese. Therefore, we aim to expand our activity, noted Bardhil the Office, the beneficiary.
Support for farmers has been realised in co-operation with the non-governmental organisation, which has contributed to the implementation of this initiative.
We have an agreement with the organization Today. Last year, we donated 60 cow heads, this year we split 63, and next year over 100. The main reason is the rising price of milk and cheese. Our goal is to help farmers as much as these products remain in our country and are consumed by our citizens, said Bali Muharremaj, chairman of the Suhareka municipality.
Meanwhile, from the Agriculture Directorate say such projects are necessary for strengthening local production and reducing dependence on imported livestock products.
By consulting the farmers, we have seen the implementation of this project necessary, as the import of milk and meat in Kosovo continues to be high. Such projects must be supported by both government and municipalities in order to strengthen this sector, which is not yet sufficiently developed in Kosovo, stated Armend Krasniqi, director of Agriculture in the Suhareka municipality.
The distribution of livestock will continue next week, when the second container for profit farmers is expected to be shared.
Source Layer: RTKLive