Plans – Eco Vine Platform

Increasing the areas under certified organic vineyards with contemporary practices in the sub-region of Crmnica

webmaster — Mon, 30 Jan 2023 09:16:07 +0000

Even though there are various ecological practices implemented in Crmnica’s vineyards, there are still no officially recognized organic vineyards. Therefore, this activity is dedicated towards stimulating farmers to initiate the process of organic agriculture certification, as well as relevant public stakeholders to solve complicated bureaucracy procedures. This activity also envisages obtaining quality schemes by farmers, such as “Protected Designation of Origin”.

Ensuring continuous support of the competent institutions and the research & development sector

webmaster — Mon, 30 Jan 2023 09:15:07 +0000

Farmers often claim that there is no strong cooperation between them and relevant R&D bodies in Montenegro. Also, the results obtained by the scientists in this area are not understandable by most of the farmers and there is an evident gap that causes numerous problems when it comes to the new technologies and contemporary practices that should be implemented in the vineyards. Therefore, this activity has the aim of enlarging this cooperation in order to open the new spectrum of funding resources and possibilities for farmers.

Protecting existing natural areas from uncontrolled urbanization and unsustainable and illegal use of natural resources

webmaster — Mon, 30 Jan 2023 09:13:59 +0000

This is a very important preventive list of activities that is needed in order to control urbanization and unsustainable and illegal use of natural resources for a long period. Therefore, this activity proposes to create more strict control procedures followed by higher fees, the adoption of regulations concerning urbanization control in the Skadar Lake region, as well as other activities such as garbage disposal, fishing, hunting, tree cutting etc.

Raising awareness and knowledge among viticulture stakeholders about the importance of landscape and habitat conservation during the viticulture modernization process

webmaster — Mon, 30 Jan 2023 09:12:22 +0000

This activity is dedicated to solve the problem related to misunderstanding the concept of agroecology, landscape and habitat conservation by farmers. Therefore, responsible government bodies and educational units should be included in the process of knowledge improvement and awareness raising among interested stakeholders, in order to keep farmers in Crmnica and to stop village depopulation, simultaneously encouraging biodiversity protection.

Preservation of traditional ambient arrangements and authenticity of the sub-region in the function of rural tourism development

webmaster — Mon, 30 Jan 2023 09:11:26 +0000

This activity is a process aimed to obtain the status of “Ambient units” for various parts of the Crmnica project area, which will enable the restoration of old houses and other cultural-historical objects in the area in a homogenous way that incorporates the landscape and habitat in a well-coordinated way. Therefore, this activity will prevent degradation and urbanization of the area.

Development and improvement of communal, public and road infrastructure in the function of the sustainable management of natural resources

webmaster — Mon, 30 Jan 2023 09:10:30 +0000

These activities are related to the annual plans and programs for local authorities, local communities and local tourism boards in order to dedicate more significant funds for improvement of public infrastructure (wider and better roads, secure electricity and water supply, regulated waste and waste water disposal, signage, WiFi network etc).

Development of the Crmnica bio-district or eco-region devoted to agro-ecological agriculture

webmaster — Mon, 30 Jan 2023 09:09:27 +0000

Bio-Districts are areas devoted to organic and agro-ecological practices, agreed upon by stakeholders, promoting sustainable management of resources, economic and socio-cultural development, and organic production and agro-ecology principles. They foster social agriculture and participatory governance, aligning with EU interactive and participatory innovation themes.

Increasing the competitiveness of the wine growing region of Crmnica by obtaining the indication of geographic origin

webmaster — Mon, 30 Jan 2023 09:08:19 +0000

This will serve to protect and promote Crmnica wine, to preserve national heritage, add value, contribute to biodiversity, and support social-cultural growth. It will also serve to increase market price, create brand identity and improve quality.

Maintaining autochthonous and domesticated grapevine varieties and other plant species

webmaster — Mon, 30 Jan 2023 09:07:31 +0000

This involves promoting the cultivation of autochthonous grape varieties in Crmnica to reduce chemicals and decrease soil pollution, increase resilience to stress and decrease diseases such as downy mildew and powdery mildew.

Reduction and/or elimination of abundant usage of chemical fertilizers and pesticides

webmaster — Mon, 30 Jan 2023 09:06:23 +0000

The objective is to reduce chemical usage in vineyards in Crmnica by introducing alternative options like bio-stimulants to improve crop quality, nutrient uptake and efficiency, and tolerance to stress, while preventing resource contamination and emissions.