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AGRICOOP

“A project that brings together technology, data, and collaboration to strengthen sustainable and resilient agriculture. It develops joint and innovative solutions to address the risks threatening agriculture in the Black Sea Basin.”

Summary

The AGRICOOP Project is a transnational collaboration initiative aimed at developing technology-based solutions to counter the negative impacts of climate change and invasive alien species on agricultural production. Bringing together partners from Turkey, Bulgaria, and Georgia, the project is working collaboratively to identify and monitor invasive species and develop effective control methods.

Through the establishment of climate and pest monitoring stations, the development of the MAPPEST mobile application, and the implementation of training activities, the project aims to raise farmers’ awareness and support sustainable agricultural practices.

Why AGRICOOP?

Why This Project Matters?

Climate change is having an increasingly significant impact on agricultural production. Rising temperatures, erratic rainfall, and extreme weather events are making the agricultural sector more vulnerable.
Invasive alien species (IAS) pose a significant threat to agricultural crops. These species can spread rapidly to new areas and cause serious losses in crop yields.
The fact that farmers do not always have the necessary tools and information to detect invasive species early on makes it difficult to combat them.
The countries of the Black Sea Basin share similar agricultural production and climatic conditions. As a result, invasive species and the effects of climate change pose a common challenge for the countries in the region.
Cross-border cooperation and information sharing ensure more effective and rapid results in the fight against invasive species.
Technology-based monitoring and detection systems offer significant opportunities to protect agricultural production and help farmers make more informed decisions.

objectives

The overall objective of the AGRICOOP Project is to support sustainable and climate-resilient agriculture in the Black Sea Basin through the following measures:

To improve the quality and productivity of agricultural products by identifying invasive alien species (IAS) and developing effective control methods
To develop joint solutions and pilot initiatives to address environmental hazards in the affected and vulnerable regions of the Black Sea Basin
To facilitate the exchange of information and cooperation among stakeholders in the agricultural ecosystem
Integrate state-of-the-art systems for use by target groups.
To raise awareness of climate change in the agricultural sector and strengthen its ability to adapt.

Expected Effects

It is expected that the impacts of the AGRICOOP Project will not be limited to the project’s duration but will generate sustainable results on a broader scale in the medium and long term.

Short-term Effects

Increased awareness among farmers and relevant institutions regarding invasive alien species (IAS), climate change, and adaptation measures.
Facilitating pest detection and data sharing through the MAPPEST mobile app.
Increased sharing of information on sustainable agricultural practices and best practices.
The adoption by institutions of the training modules and tools developed under the project.

Medium-term Effects

The increasing adoption of digital technologies and innovative tools in the agricultural sector.
Strengthening information sharing and cross-border cooperation among countries in the Black Sea Basin.
Contributing to increased productivity and economic returns in agricultural production.
The formation of new research collaborations and partnerships among stakeholders in the agricultural ecosystem.

Long-term Effects

The development of a more climate-resilient agricultural system through the widespread adoption of sustainable agricultural practices.
The development of best-practice models for combating invasive species that can serve as examples for other regions.
The establishment of sustainable cooperation networks at the national and international levels.
Increased international visibility of the outputs of the Black Sea Basin Program and the AGRICOOP Project.