Grant Projects

Specific objectives:

• To decrease post-harvest losses (and thus costs), to increase product quality (and thus competitiveness as well as added value of produce), to valorise and improve the commercialisation of local products and to allow the company to decrease costs through buying raw materials in bulk and storing them under necessary conditions.

• Upgraded cold storage areas for the diversified needs of the company.

• Post-harvest losses decreased from 10% to 2.5%.

• Decrease in input costs by between 40% and 90%, due to being able to buy and store in bulk.

• Higher quality products due to better storage conditions.

• Increased food safety due to improved storage conditions.

• New marketing strategy and a more capable and competent marketing team.

• Stronger branding and marketing.

• Increased company competitiveness and likelihood of exports.

To simultaneously install cold storage rooms to serve the local producers and to store the company’s own produce in order to increase competitiveness and sustainability by generating income and decreasing the production costs of local producers.

• Establish 5 cold storage rooms

• Increase cold storage capacity for local producers

• Decrease production costs by decreasing transportation costs

• Decrease post harvest losses

• Increase exporting prospects of Cypriot potatoes

• Five Cold storage rooms established

• Increased cold storage capacity within close vicinity of local producers

• Decreased production costs by decreasing transportation costs by 95-100%

• Decreased post harvest losses by 10%

• Increased exporting prospects of Cypriot potatoes

• Increased value of Cypriot potatoes as they will be kept fresh and marketed fresh

• Increased competitiveness of potato producers

• Increased sustainability of the proposed investment

Overall objective:

• To strengthen the farm enterprise and ensure economic and environmental sustainability.

Specific objectives:

• Improve soil cultivation.

• Improve olive yield and reduce harvest losses.

• Procurement of equipment on schedule.
• Improved soil cultivation practices and harvesting of olives.
• Increased use of renewable energy.
• Improved irrigation practices and reduction in costs.
• Reduce post-harvest losses and production costs.

Specific objective(s):

• To decrease the amount of time spent ploughing and fertilising the land.

• To increase the efficiency of fertilisation.

• To invest towards future organic farming plans.

• To increase work safety standards.

• To decrease AKET’s overall production costs.

• To decrease AKET’s energy costs.

• To increase the use of renewable energy.

• To Increase AKET’s profit margins.

• To strengthen know-how and global standards.

• Decreased amount of time spent ploughing and fertilizing the land (by 33%).

• Increased work safety.

• Decreased production costs (50+%).

• Decreased energy costs (80%).

• Increased use of renewable energy.

• Increased profit margins.

• Increased production efficiency of niche products with traditional values.

• Increased know-how and introduction of global standards.

Specific Objectives:

• To purchase two specific pieces of equipment (manure spreader and trailed disc mower that will improve the farm’s production.

• To implement Global G.A.P. quality standards.

• Procurement of manure spreading and disc mowing farm equipment.

• More efficient use of own manure, rather than purchasing it externally (artificial manure) at a cost of 65TL per 50kg.

• Quicker and cheaper straw collection.

• Ecological benefits from recycling of farm generated waste products.

• International certification through Global G.A.P.

Specific objectives:

• To increase the competitiveness of the farm by diversification and efficient use of resources.

• Procurement of equipment on schedule.

• Increased efficiency of production from a decrease in the time to prepare the land from 40 days to 25 days.

• Increased soil fertility from deep ploughing.

• Increased cereal yield from 0.2 tonne/donum to 0.4 tonne/donum.

• Reduced tractor service and maintenance costs by 20%.

• Water consumption 66% less compared to furrow irrigation.

• Increased revenue in the long-term from the production of 80 tonnes of cauliflower.

• Increase in work safety standards.

Specific Objectives:

• To improve the competitiveness of the farm by investing in modern greenhouse, irrigation and renewable energy technologies.

• Procurement of equipment and services on schedule.

• 3,000m² new greenhouse complete with irrigation piping system.

• Solar energy generation system with 4.56kWp capacity and water suction pump installed.

• Improvement of health and safety, and business management practices.

Specific objectives:

• The increase the competitiveness and economic performance of the farm holding engaged in perennial crop production but also promoting environmentally friendly farming practices and occupational safety.

Specific objectives:

• The increase the competitiveness and economic performance of the farm holding engaged in perennial crop production but also promoting environmentally friendly farming practices and occupational safety.

Specific objectives:

• To increase the quantity and quality of fodder produced from the same amount of land.

• To create a farm accounting system and improve farm cost management.

• Increased fodder quality.

• Increased farm productivity.

• Adoption of a farm accounting system, with improved cost management.

Specific objectives:

• Increasing the competitiveness of the business by decreasing the production costs, including energy consumption with effective use of modern technologies.

• Decreasing the environmental pollution that is caused by farming practices.

• Procurement of equipment and services on schedule.

• 30% savings in terms of time and labour.

• Preparation of seeding phase of cultivation will be undertaken in a reduced time without destroying the natural balance of the soil.

• 20% increase in business revenues.

• An effective financial management and business strategies developed.

Specific Objectives:

• To decrease farm costs: Time, electricity, fuel-oil, water, concentrated animal feed, post-harvest losses.

• To increase farm efficiency: time, labour power, water use, increasing the quality and yield of milk.

• To support environmental sustainability: use of renewable energy systems and sustainable use of water resources.

• Procurement of equipment on schedule.
• Yearly labour workload and time spent in the field to irrigate and harvest green fodder will be cut by 50 % due to silage making.
• Irrigated lands where green fodder is produced will be cut by half.
• Electricity costs will decrease by 50%.
• Fuel oil costs will be reduced by 20%.
• Groundwater usage will decrease by 30%.
• Cost of concentrated feeds will drop by 15%.
• Quality of silages made will rise by 30%.
• 1,500-1,700 high quality silage bales will be produced which will suffice for 12 months.

• Milk yield increased by 25%.

Specific objectives:

• To improve competitiveness of the farm by establishing a high-tech and soil-less greenhouse with a total coverage area of 4320 m².

• To reduce vegetable production costs and increase crop diversification in the winter and summer seasons.

• To improve sustainable use of irrigation water and reduced environmental impact in vegetable production in high-tech and soil-less greenhouses

• To increase the added value of marketed products by decreasing production problems (pests and diseases).

• Procurement of a greenhouse and irrigation system on schedule.

• Establishment of a 4,320 m² greenhouse with soil-less culture.

• Ability to produce four different crops at the same time in different growing areas.

• Decrease in number of pests and diseases.

• Decrease in water and fertiliser usage.

• Decreased production costs.

• Increased product quantity and quality.

• Increase in farm sustainability.

• Decrease inputs (oil fuel, labour, manure, seed)
• Increase efficiency
• Increase quality

• Protect the environment

• The inputs will be decreased

• Production costs will decrease

• Productivity will increase

• Quality will increase

• A more environmentally-conscious production will be created

Specific objectives:

• To put forward an investment plan in order to have significant decrease in the input expenses,

• To use solar energy in order to have eco-friendly and harmless production to the environment.

• Production costs will decrease

• A more environmentally-conscious production will be created

Specific objectives:

• Increasing the efficiency in production
• Increasing the added value of products

• Increasing the income level of the enterprise

• Production will increase by 20% and product quality will be improved.
• Product losses and production costs will decrease. by 30%
• Time and labor will be saved by modernizing the equipments.

• Making certified production will increase the market share.

Specific objectives:

• To improve the competitiveness of enterprise by decreasing input costs

• To adopt environment friendly practises

• Decreased input costs through purchase of solar energy system and irrigation system

• Reduction of water use through upgrade of irrigation system

Specific objectives:

• To build a deep freezer unit in order to increase the storage and production capacity and to decrease production costs in order to be able to continue supplying niche food products for the local market;

• To purchase a vacuum packaging machine in order to increase the valorisation of vine leaves and extend its product range;

• To build a website to increase the visibility and credibility of the business as well as improving its marketing capacities by introducing an online order form for products.

• Procurement of equipment and services on schedule.
• Increased capacity of local vegetable/fruit purchases.
• Increased storage and production capacity.
• Decreased production costs.
• Increased product range.
• Increased turnover and sales by 10%.
• Increased use of marketing and visibility tools.
• Increased food safety standards and brand loyalty.
• Increased exporting prospects.

• Increased competitiveness.

Specific objective:

• To improve the commercialisation of green cereal forage products by investing in hay and forage harvesting machinery.

• Increased farm productivity and competitiveness.

• Improvement of green cereal forage product commercialization in the karpasia/karpaz region

• Improvement of local human resources

• Reduced cereal harvest losses in drought periods.

Specific objective(s):

• To purchase a modern continuous olive oil extraction plant system and a decanter to upgrade the existing system to produce cold pressed extra virgin olive oil with a natural flavour.

• To build awareness among olive oil producers and the general public regarding the benefits of the new system and the differences it will bring to the olive oil produced with the system.

• To produce extra virgin olive oil as a niche product and improve the existing branding.

• Modernise the establishment through the new technology

• Procurement of equipment on schedule.

• An established modernised olive oil processing machine.

• A new product to be marketed from Mesaoria region under the brand titled Bardak Zeytinyağı Fabrikası (Bardak Olive Oil Factory).

• Positive environmental impact: more than 50% decrease in waste water.

• Increased awareness towards healthier olive oil consumption

Specific objectives:

• To decrease inputs, to increase production, to make more environmentally-friendly production, to make quality silage and roughage.

• Labour, time, seed and manure will be saved, and productivity and quality will increase, hence the profitability will increase and the enterprise will ensure growing potentials, and will be more sustainable.

Specific objectives:

• To introduce new products and increase the added-value of products.

• To increase the use of renewable energies.

• To upgrade the businesses to meet work safety and/or environmental requirements.

• To upgrade the business to meet product safety and/or products marketing quality

• To reduce post-harvest losses.

• Procurement of equipment and services on schedule.

• Increase in production of still wines to + 250 hectolitres per annum.

• Introduction of new quality tiers in the company’s range.

• Commencement of production of sparkling wines of about 50 hectolitres per annum initially with future expansion as required.

• Commencement of production of brandy from own and other farmer grapes. Initial production expected to about 28 hectolitres per annum.

• Strengthening and consolidation of market to existing customers plus an increase in overall market share with the development of new customers.

• Increased brand awareness.

• Increased employment opportunities, including those on a part-time and contractual basis.

• Improving skillsets of workers which, in the case of part time and contractual workers, will migrate to their other employments

• Reduction in energy costs (water heating) from using renewable energy.

Specific objectives:

• To valorize the use of the pomace in northern part of Cyprus.

• To reduce the black water flow and polluting emissions

• To produce pomace briquettes as a fuel source.

Specific objectives:

• To valorize the use of the pomace in northern part of Cyprus.

• To reduce the black water flow and polluting emissions

• To produce pomace briquettes as a fuel source.

Specific objectives:

• To increase farm competitiveness and sustainability by reducing input costs and increasing sales.

• Energy costs reduced by 30%.

• Labour costs reduced by 25%.

• Time inputs reduced by 30%.

• Reduced water usage.

• 80% decrease in the use of chemical fertilisers.

Specific objectives:

• To increase market share in the national market by 10% through storage of products in hygienic conditions and to increase revenue through increased exports.

• Elimination of the costs associated with the hiring cold storage facilities (renting of facilities, transportation, etc.).

• Achieve ISO 220000 certification for the packaging facilities.

• With certification for the citrus production and facilities a 100% increase in trade volume is expected.

• Double the number of agreements signed with citrus growers (70 in 2012).

• Increase in trade with the Iranian market.

Overall objective:

• To contribute to the improvement of eco-friendly service capacity and quality in the tourism sector.

• An eco-friendly electric generation system through solar energy installed in Gaziveren Çiftlik Evi Restaurant.

• Restaurant electricity costs decreased by a minimum of 80%.

• New service supplies (e.g. plates, jugs, etc) leading to an improved restaurant image provided.

• The capacity of local human resources improved with hygiene and sanitation training, including HACCP standards.

• The tourism marketing capacity and the visibility of the restaurant and the region increased through promotional material.

Specific objective:

• To increase farm income by decreasing the input costs through modernisation of the farm equipment.

• To improve the competitiveness of enterprise through efficient use of labour force.

• To practice sustainable agricultural activities with the protection of environment and water resources.

• 50% reduction in the amount of water used for irrigation.

• 20 % savings in labour costs.

• Decrease of input costs.

• Increase in farm production and profitability.

• Increased employment.

Specific Objectives:

• Increase the efficiency of the honey production process.

• Increase quality, hygiene and food safety standards for honey.

• Create a better adapted, more up-to-date business.

• Upgrade from a manual to a more machine-based honey production process.

• Increase sales through extending the product range, packaging and sizing.

• Increase sales with an effective marketing strategy.

• Improve market share and presence with new products.

• Exploit the growth and potential in the tourism sector by focusing on marketing traditional tastes and products.

• Improve the website in order to strengthen market position and credibility in international markets.

• Increase exporting prospects of macuns.

• Procurement of services and equipment on schedule.

• Increased quality, and hygiene and food safety standards for honey.

• Increased potential to trade with Republic of Cyprus and the EU because of increased quality of honey production.

• Increased marketing prospects.

• Better adapted, more up-to-date SME in the sector.

• Increased efficiency of the production process for honey.

• Decreased production costs for honey.

• Increased profit margins.

• Increased sales and turnover with a larger product range.

• Increased market share in the tourism sector.

Specific objectives:

• To reduce time, and farm input costs.

• To improve the soil structure, preventing soil erosion.

• Procurement of equipment on schedule.

• A much more efficient, competitive and sustainable enterprise.

• Much reduced cultivation time in 2/3 of the dry land agricultural area.

• Decreased input costs, including a 40-50%% decrease in fuel consumption and a saving of 50-60% in labour costs.

• Ability to produce alternative crops such as vetch.

• More environmentally-friendly production practices leading to an improved soil structure and reduced soil erosion.

• To increase farm revenue by reducing input costs.

• Procurement of equipment on schedule.

• Production costs decreased by 55%

• 20% saving in water usage.

• Global G.A.P. international certification.

• A more competitive and financially sustainable farm enterprise.

Specific Objectives:

• To increase the production capacity and improve the promotion of lace and silk Cypriot handicrafts.

• To expand the sale of handicrafts to international markets.

• To provide job opportunities for housewives in rural areas.

• Procurement of services, equipment and materials on schedule.

• Well advertised training programmes for housewives selected villages in:

• Lapithos/Lapta lacework – 40 hours training to at least 40 women

• Lefkara lacework – 75 hours training to at least 75 women

• Silk cocoon works – 25 hours training to at least 25 women

• Corporate identity agreed.

• Webpage designed with on-line purchasing facility.

• Information leaflets and product catalogues designed and printed.

Specific Objectives:

• To improve the processes for grading and sorting of olives upon harvest from the field and reduce post-harvest losses.

• To improve the conditions for storage of olives.

• To improve the conditions for packaging of olive oil.

• To increase product quality by improving test methods of olives at reception and during processing.

• To improve marketing/branding of company products.

• To increase added-value of products.

• To improve work safety and environmental practices.

• To increase competitiveness of local products.

• Product quality increases due to better sorting and grading of products at reception.

• Harvest season decreases by at least 4 weeks due to ability to grade and sort products at reception

• More added-value (3-4 times more) is generated as more black olives are produced instead of low value olive oil.

• Olive imports decreases due to local production increases

• Yeşil Lefke increases its market share in olive production.

Specific objectives:

• To decrease hotel electricity costs with the installation of eco-friendly renewable energy sources.

• To increase the capacity of human resources with trainings in the English language, hygiene and sanitation, communication techniques and first-aid.

• To increase the service capacity and sustainability of the hotel.

• Procurement of services and equipment on schedule.

• Hotel staff and Karpasia villagers have participated in English language (at least 24 students), hygiene and sanitation (at least 10 trainees), and communication techniques training (at least 10 trainees).

• Installation of a 9.52 kilowatt peak units (kwp) solar and wind electric generation system.

• Hotel service provision increased from the procurement of new bicycles.

• Reduction of hotel electricity costs by a minimum of 70%.

• Reductions in hotel oven noise levels and improvements in air quality.

• Hotel service quality and capacity improved.

• Sales and visibility of the hotel increased.

Specific objectives:

• To improve the management quality and sustainability of rural / eco-tourism activities through the training of 20 local people and the preparation of a “rural tourism strategy”.

• Minimum of 20 dynamic and qualified local experts trained in rural tourism design & planning, who will be competent to lead rural people in the implementation of rural tourism activities.

• Certificates awarded to a minimum of 20 trainees.

• Sustainable Tourism Strategy of Agia Eirini/Akdeniz Potential NATURA 2000 area prepared, including a detailed consultation process.

• Various press conferences undertaken.

Specific Objective:

• To provide farmers with consultation services on production in order to increase competitiveness

• To support farmers to obtain GLOBALGAP certification which will contribute to work safety and environmental requirements

• To increase community awareness by advertisements, DVDs and brochures about approved benefits of pomegranate.

Estimated results are as follows:

• Production and marketing of pomegranates through trainings and certification

• Increase in the demand for pomegranates and more aware society about the health benefits of pomegranates

• Improve the cooperation among producers through better and well-organized office

• The office of the Union will be better organised.

• To increase the product range and production capacity of the farm, while responding to local market needs and reducing imports.

• To increase production capacity and product diversity from increased year round production and more efficient use of water and energy.

1. A modern 1500 m2 greenhouse is installed.
2. An automatic irrigation system is installed in the greenhouse.
3. A fertigation system is installed in the greenhouse.
4. A solar energy system is installed.

• To increase farm competitiveness through product diversification and standardisation.

1. To produce high value, high quality olive products complying with food safety standards.
2. To increase farm exposure in the marketplace.
3. To promote the use of renewable energy.

1. Post-harvest technology for olive products introduced.
2. Energy usage from renewable energy resources.
3. The farm is Global GAP certified.
4. Farm visibility in the marketplace increased.

• To contribute to increased crop enterprise competitiveness and more widespread use of organic agriculture practices in the northern part of Cyprus.

• To increase compliance with food safety standards and the added-value of farm produce from more efficient use of water and energy and olive oil processing machinery.

1. Automated irrigation system installed and operational.
2. Renewable energy system installed and energy used on-farm.
3. Automated olive processing line installed and operational.
4. Pesticide application methods modernised.

• To increase farm competitiveness and sustainability through enhancing facilities and use of resources.

• To reduce crop production costs together with increasing yields through enhancing production facilities.
• To promote the use of efficient water management techniques.
• To promote the use of renewable energy and increase energy efficiency.

1. Efficient crop cultivation and planting achieved.
2. Water efficiency improved.
3. Energy demand of the farm generated from renewable energy sources

• To increase farm competitiveness and sustainability through increased production capacity, efficiency and the sale of an increased quantity of higher added-value products.

• To increase farm productivity.
• To increase water management efficiency.
• To reduce post-harvest losses and increase the added value of marketed products.

1. Usable arable land area increased with stone crushing.
2. Efficiency of the irrigation system increased.
3. Storage capacity of the farm increased.
4. Potato packaging process automated.

• To increase the competitiveness of the farm through more efficient production and post-harvest operations.

1. To improve potato yield and quality through precision farming activities.
2. To decrease post-harvest losses of potatoes.
3. To enable more efficient operation of the cold-room.

1. Seedbed preparation for potatoes and other crops improved.
2. More efficient use of water and the irrigation system.
3. Proper storage of produce in the cold room enabled.
4. Improved occupational health and safety standards and cold-room operations.

• To improve the competitiveness and sustainability of Kurtulus Cooperative and its farmer members.

1. To increase Cooperative member access to modern farming equipment olive oil solid waste processing equipment
2. To increase awareness of Cooperative staff in occupational health and safety risks.
3. To reduce cooperative fuel costs using environmentally-friendly solar energy.

1. Equipment & machinery inventory of cooperative enriched.
2. Occupational health and safety risk assessment of Cooperative including farming activities prepared, and Cooperative staff trained.
3. Renewable energy used for water extraction and pumping

• To increase farm competitiveness through modern technologies in greenhouse production, crop fertilisation and solar energy power generation.

1. To increase the production capacity of tomatoes through installation of a modern greenhouse.
2. To increase crop yields and financial return from improved soil fertilisation.
3. To reduce electricity costs.

1. Production capacity of tomatoes increased.
2. Energy used from renewable energy resources.
3. Crop fertilisation efficiency improved.

• To increase farm competitiveness and sustainability through increased productivity, farm efficiency and reduced production costs.

1. To improve crop planting and harvesting practices.
2. To reduce water loss and increase efficiency in water use.
3. To reduce energy costs using a renewable energy source

1. Improved crop production efficiency, quality and yields achieved through the operations of a mechanical seed drill.
2. Improved farm fire risk management through the use of a shredder.
3. More efficient use of water for crop irrigation by the installation of a drip irrigation network and automatic drum irrigation equipment.
4. Renewable energy system installed supplying majority of the farm electricity/power needs.

1. To increase farm production capacity through installation of a modern polytunnel.
2. To increase the efficiency of water, fertiliser and pesticide used.
3. To reduce energy costs using a renewable energy source.

1. Renewable energy system installed and supplying farm with energy/power required.
2. Polytunnel installed and area under protected cropping increased by 3,025 m
3. Automatic drip irrigation system installed in the new polytunnel.
4. Multifunctional irrigation and fertigation monitoring system installed and operational in the new polytunnel.

• To improve sustainability of the Society through more efficient water use and reduction of production costs.

1. To promote the use of efficient water saving techniques.
2. To reduce energy costs using a renewable energy source.
3. To increase crop yields and production

1. Installation of four galvanised water storage tanks with irrigation water efficiently stored
2. Two operational plastic mulching machine for strawberry production
3. A renewable energy system installed supporting irrigation costs for crop production

• To increase farm competitiveness by improving production levels, reduce production costs and add value from compliance with international food safety standards.

1. To improve crop yields using more efficient water and fertiliser application techniques and modern equipment.
2. To reduce energy costs using a renewable energy source.
3. To increase the added-value of farm produce with Global GAP certification.

1. Installation of a modern fertigation system in the new greenhouse leading to increase in water and fertiliser efficiency and improved crop yields.
2. A 20 kwp renewable energy system installed to supply farm electricity needs.
3. Operational crop production equipment leading to increased crop quality and yields and labour productivity.
4. Acquisition of Global GAP certification leading to better income and market opportunities.

• To increase farm competitiveness and sustainability from the increased sales of higher added-value farm produce and reduced production costs.

1. To increase crop quality and yield using more efficient water saving techniques.
2. To reduce post-harvest losses, improve income and enable increased added value of farm produce.
3. To reduce energy costs using a renewable energy source.

1. A modern drip irrigation system installed and functional.
2. Post-harvest crop storage installed enabling an extended sales period of produce and preservation of quality..
3. A 25 kW p renewable energy system installed supplying electricity for farm business operational needs.

• To increase economic sustainability of the 162. Irrigation Union by reducing production costs.

1. To promote the use of efficient irrigation and fertilisation techniques
2. To reduce energy costs using a renewable energy source.
3. To increase the added value of produce of Union members with Global GAP certification.

1. Installation of an automatic drip irrigation (water & fertilizer) injection system leading to increase in water and fertiliser efficiency and improved crop yields.
2. A 30kWp renewable energy source installed to mitigate electricity costs of water extraction & pumping needs.
3. Acquisition of Global GAP certification of 6 Union Members leading to better income and market opportunities.

• To increase farm competitiveness and sustainability through improved income and reduced production costs.

1. To increase water efficiency by using a modern irrigation system
2. To reduce energy costs by using a renewable energy source.
3. To reduce post-harvest losses and to increase the added value of farm produce with cold storage.
4. To improve crop yields by using modern equipment.

1. Operational modern drum reel irrigation machine to increase water efficiency.
2. Installed 16.5 kWp renewable energy system to generate power for farm electricity needs.
3. Installed cold storage rooms to enable extended sales period of products and a longer shelf life.
4. Procured machinery/equipment to increase farm crop productivity.

• To increase farm competitiveness through improved crop yield, reduced production costs and introduction of good agricultural practices.

1. To increase water efficiency by installing an automated irrigation system to the existing irrigation network.
2. To reduce energy costs by using a renewable energy source.
3. To increase the added-value of farm produce with Global GAP certification.

1. Installed automatic drip irrigation control system with filters.
2. Installed 2×40 kWp solar energy systems to generate power for farm electricity needs.
3. Acquired Global GAP certificate for Mandarin and Lemon products on the farm.

• To improve the operational performance of 234 Irrigation Union through increased fruit crop quality, yields and added-value and reduced production costs.

1. To improve the efficiency of the irrigation network and water usage.
2. To reduce energy costs by using a renewable energy source.
3. To increase the added value of Union members citrus produce with Global GAP certification.

1. Installed backflush water filtration systems and water pumps leading to increased water efficiency and improved crop yields.
2. Installed 55kWp renewable energy system to mitigate electricity costs of water extraction & pumping needs.
3. Acquisition of Global GAP certification for citrus (Valencia, Mandora and Lemon) products of 10 Union Members leading to better income and market opportunities.

• To increase the competitiveness and sustainability of the 74. Irrigation Union through improved crop yield, reduced production costs and introduction of good agricultural practices.

1. To increase water efficiency by installing an automated irrigation system to the existing irrigation network.
2. To reduce energy costs by using a renewable energy source.
3. To increase the added value of farm produce of Union members with Global GAP certification.

• To increase sustainability of 171^st Irrigation Union through increased income and reduced production costs.

1. To introduce environmentally friendly plant disease control and green waste recycling systems into the crop production process.
2. To improve the efficiency of the irrigation network and water and fertiliser usage to increase crop quality and production levels.
3. To reduce energy costs using a renewable energy source.

1. Procured atomiser, dust sulphur machine and branch shredder for efficient, environmentally-friendly pest control and compost production.
2. Installed automatic drip irrigation (water & fertilizer) injection system and pump to increase water and fertiliser efficiency, plant health and crop yields.
3. Installed 20kWp renewable energy source to generate electricity needs of the water extraction and pumping of the union.

• To improve competitiveness and sustainability of Minareliköy Cooperative

1. To increase the provision of modern crop production and harvesting related equipment to Cooperative members for improvement of crop production efficiency, yields and food safety.
2. To expand the irrigation network and improve the efficiency of water usage.
3. To reduce irrigation related energy costs using a renewable energy source and immersible pump.

1. Procured modern crop planting and harvesting equipment for increasing crop production efficiency, yields and food safety.
2. Installed automatic irrigation system for increasing water efficiency and improving crop yields.
3. Installed 20 kWp renewable energy source and solar pump for supplying olive grove irrigation related electricity needs.

• To increase farm competitiveness and sustainability through increased greenhouse area, improved crop quality and yields, and reduced production costs.

1. To improve water efficiency of agricultural activities.
2. To reduce irrigation related energy costs using a renewable energy source.
3. To increase fruit production infrastructure by installing 3 modern greenhouses complete with irrigation systems.
4. To increase sales through marketing.

1. Installed 2 modern orchard drip irrigation systems leading to an increase in water efficiency.
2. Installed renewable energy system supplying irrigation related electricity needs.
3. Installed three greenhouses of 5,973m2 with 3 irrigation systems, resulting in improved production capacities.
4. Procured marketing services, which include preparation of corporate identity and social media design & management resulting in increased sales.

• To increase farm competitiveness and sustainability from improvements in crop production, added value of farm produce and reduced production costs.

1. To increase crop quality and yields using modern and more efficient farming equipment.
2. To reduce post-harvest citrus product losses and increase added-value of farm produce.
3. To reduce energy costs by using a renewable energy source.

1. Procured 3 pieces of new field equipment enabling increased farm productivity and reduced pesticide and herbicide use.
2. Installed post-harvest crop cold storage facility enabling better marketing of produce.
3. Installed renewable energy system supplying electricity/power needs for the cold storage facility.

• To increase farm competitiveness and sustainability through increased farm revenue and more efficient production.

1. To reduce post-harvest loss and increase added value of farm produce.
2. To increase vegetable production capacity through installation of a modern greenhouse.
3. To reduce energy costs by using a renewable energy source.

1. Installed 200m³ cold storage facility enabling added value by extending sales period and preservation of quality.
2. Installed 2,079m² greenhouse equipped with irrigation system and water tank resulting in increased vegetable production.
3. Installed 30kWp off-grid renewable energy system contributing to mitigate cold storage electricity costs.

• To increase farm/garden centre competitiveness and sustainability from increased production capacity and efficiency, and reduced wastage and production costs.

1. To increase the efficiency of water use.
2. To increase production capacity and efficiency through the installation of modern polytunnels and the use of modern equipment.
3. To reduce energy costs by using a renewable energy source.

1. Drip irrigation system, 2 water tanks and water pump installed.
2. 1,000m² of polytunnels with irrigation systems installed
3. Renewable energy source (25kWp on-grid solar energy system) installed.
4. Machinery/equipment procured.
5. Cold room installed.
6. Garden centre visibility in the marketplace increased.

• To increase farm competitiveness through increased productivity, improved animal health and welfare and milk quality and reduced production costs.

• To increase compliance with food safety, animal health and welfare standards.
• To improve the facilities for milking.
• To promote the use of renewable energy.

1. Quality and safety of animal feed roughage improved.
2. Milking system automated.
3. Energy produced from renewable energy resources

• To improve honey production by modernising beekeeping operation facilities and enhancing marketing capacity.

• To increase compliance with food safety and bee health and welfare standards.
• To improve facilities for the production of honey.
• To increase the added value of marketed products and modernise honey marketing and processing capacities.

1. Bee health and welfare enhanced.
2. Honey production modernised with the new production equipment.
3. Branding and marketing strategy of products developed and implemented.

• To increase farm competitiveness and sustainability through increased productivity, milk quality and yields and reduced production costs.

• To increase compliance with food safety standards, increase animal feed quality and improve milking facilities and manure management.

• self-loading straw machine and 2 trailers
• feed mixing wagon
• thresher machine
• double blade sickle bar mower

• To improve facilities for the production of honey.

• To improve organic honey, pollen, propolis and bee wax production through modern equipment installation in the current honey processing room and through purchase of modern beehives.

1. Increased honey production capacity.
2. A modern honey processing room.
3. Marketing strategy of products developed and implemented.

• To improve productivity in the Farm NOKTA.

• Modern farm with improved milk quality.

1. Milk production facility of the farm upgraded.
2. Continuous power supply in the farm enabled.
3. Manure management improved.

• To improve facilities for the production, harvesting, processing and bottling of honey.

• To increase compliance with food safety, animal welfare, environmental protection and occupational health and safety standards.
• To upgrade the honey production and processing infrastructure.
• To increase the added value of honey products by modernising marketing and processing capacity.

1. Production capacity increased with the new equipment for production of honey.
2. Honey storage capacity increased.
3. Bee colonies increased with appropriate honeybee health and welfare equipment.
4. Honey products diversified with the new cream honey production machine.

• To reduce production costs by using renewable energy sources, to raise the quality of the coarse feed that will be yielded from the agricultural production, to ensure that the animals are fed with well-quality feed and to boost the milk productivity level and as a result, to be able to contribute to the agricultural and animal husbandry sector.

• To increase the capacity and quality of the grown forage crops by increasing the fertility of the soil with the manure spreader
• To reduce our monthly fuel expenses significantly with the instalment of solar energy system,

1. Manure management improved.
2. Higher nutritional value feed achieved with the purchase of feed mixer wagon.
3. Solar energy system installed.

• To improve farm profitability through increasing animal productivity and food safety.

• To increase compliance with food safety and animal standards.
• To improve facilities for milking and cold storage of milk.

1. Increased quality of animal feed produced, fed to cattle.
2. Green fodder produced year round.
3. Better-balanced and higher quality feed mix achieved.
4. More efficient milking process and improved food safety.

• To increase farm competitiveness and sustainability through increased production, greater efficiency and increased animal feed and milk quality.

• To increase milk quality and yields.
• To improve manure management on the farm.
• To reduce energy costs using a renewable energy source.

1. Increased animal feed quality and reduced losses.
2. Improved manure management and reduced fertiliser costs.
3. Increased electricity production from solar energy

• To improve facilities for the production, harvesting, processing and labelling of honey in the northern part of Cyprus.

• To increase the volume and added value of marketed honey products more compliant with food safety and bee health and welfare standards from the use of modern production and processing technologies.

1. Automatic honey bottling line with labelling module and heated tank introduced to increase the added-value of honey.
2. Fondant bee feeding produced in a sterile environment, contributing to bee health and welfare.
3. Sterilised beeswax produced.
4. Honey harvested and produced more in compliance with food safety and bee health and welfare standards.

• To increase farm competitiveness and sustainability through increased production and added-value of dairy products, greater efficiency and increased animal feed and milk quality.

1. To upgrade the farm animal feed and milk quality related infrastructure.
2. To increase the added value and marketing of dairy products produced on the farm.

1. Increased farm efficiency and labour productivity.
2. Improved animal feed and milk quality.
3. Improved packaging of cheese products.
4. Good visibility presence of the new farm brand on the market

• To increase farm competitiveness and sustainability from the use of modern milk and animal feed production equipment.

1. To increase compliance with animal health, welfare and milk yields.
2. To increase the efficiency of animal feed production, increase feed quality and reduce losses.

1. Cold chain milking system installed and in operation on the farm.
2. Increased animal feed efficiency and quality,
3. Crop harvesting modernised.

• To increase farm competitiveness through animal feed and milk production efficiency and quality gains, and a decrease in production costs.

1. To improve compliance with local food safety and animal health and welfare standards.
2. To produce high quality milk using a modern cold chain milking system.
3. To significantly reduce energy costs using a renewable energy source.

1. Efficiency and quality of animal feed production improved .
2. Milking efficiency and milk quality improved with compliance to local food safety standards.
3. Renewable energy system installed.

• To increase farm competitiveness and sustainability through improved animal feed, milk quality and production, improved labour productivity and reduced production costs.

1. To improve compliance with food safety, animal health and welfare standards.
2. To improve milking efficiency and milk quality.
3. To improve soil fertility and reduce chemical fertiliser use.

1. Efficiency and quality of animal feed production and distribution improved..
2. Cold chain milking system upgraded.
3. Management of farm manure improved.

• To increase farm competitiveness through improved animal feeding and improved milk yield and quality.

1. To improve farm compliance with local food safety and animal health and welfare standards.
2. To increase milk yield using balanced animal feeds and a modern cold chain milking system.

1. A better balanced, homogenously mixed feed provided with operational feed mixing wagon
2. Milking and milk storage modernised with cold chain milking system and cold tanks installed and operational.

• To increase farm competitiveness and sustainability through improved animal feed, milk quality and production, improved labour productivity and reduced production costs.

1. To improve farm compliance with local food safety, and animal health and welfare standards.
2. To improve soil fertility and reduce chemical fertiliser use
3. To improve milk yield using balanced animal feeds and a modern cold chain milking system.

1. Efficiency and quality of animal feed production and distribution increased with operational mower, baler and feed mixing wagon
2. Manure management improved with operational manure spreader.
3. Milking and milk storage modernised with cold chain milking system installed and operational.

• To increase farm competitiveness through improved efficiency and quality of animal feed production, improved milk quality and yield and a decrease in production costs.

1. To improve farm compliance with local food safety and animal health and welfare standards.
2. To improve the management of farm manure.
3. To facilitate separate chilling of sheep milk for higher added value.
4. To reduce energy costs using a renewable energy source.

1. Operational self-loading forage harvester and round baler leading to improved efficiency in production and quality of animal feed.
2. Operational manure spreader leading to improved waste management and reduced chemical fertiliser use..
3. Milk cooling tank installed with increased on farm milk cooling capacity resulting in improved milk quality in compliance with local food safety standards.
4. Renewable energy production source installed and supplying farm with electricity needs.

• To increase farm competitiveness and sustainability through animal feed efficiency gains, improved labour productivity and reduced production costs.

1. To increase the technical efficiency and quality of animal feed production.
2. Improved farm hygiene, soil fertility and reduced chemical fertiliser use.
3. To produce an increased amount of high quality milk and meat using homogeneously mixed, balanced animal feeds.

1. Increased efficiency and quality of animal feed production.
2. To improve the management of farm manure.
3. Better-balanced and higher quality animal feeds produced.
4. Increase in farm staff numbers.

• To improve farm competitiveness and sustainability through an increase in poultry production, improved labour efficiency and reduced production costs.

1. To improve farm compliance with local food safety, and animal health and welfare standards.
2. To reduce energy costs using a renewable energy source.
3. To increase production and decrease losses by improving poultry farm equipment and facilities for the safe production of eggs and poultry meat.

1. Solar energy system installed and operational leading to production of energy from a renewable energy source.
2. Generator is installed and operational as a back-up leading to continuous power supply to the farm.
3. Operational feed silos installed leading to the safe storage of animal feed.
4. Automatic feeding machine installed and operational leading to improved animal welfare.
5. Automatic manure removal machine installed and operational leading to improved air circulation.
6. Automatic poultry house ventilators installed and operational
7. Poultry slaughterhouse equipment (feet cutter) installed and operational resulting in improved food safety and labour efficiency.

• To increase farm competitiveness and sustainability through improved animal feeding and reduced production costs..

1. To improve milk yield from the production and use of high quality forage for animal feed.
2. To reduce energy costs using a renewable energy source.

1. Operational self-loading forage harvester leading to improved efficiency in production and quality of animal feed.
2. Renewable energy production source installed and supplying farm with electricity needs.

• To increase farm competitiveness through improved efficiency and quality of animal feed production, improved milk quality and yield and a decrease in production costs.

1. To improve farm compliance with local food safety and animal health and welfare standards.
2. To improve milk yield using balanced animal feeds and a modern cold chain milking system.

1. Herd management system with automatic feeding band installed and operational leading to improved animal health.
2. Feed mixer wagon operational to improve efficiency and quality of animal feed production and distribution resulting in improved animal health and welfare and increased milk quality and yield.
3. Lamb and kid feeding system installed and operational leading to better feeding.
4. Cold chain milking system installed resulting in improved milk quality in compliance with local food safety standards.
5. Renewable energy production system installed and supplying farm with electricity needs.

• To increase farm competitiveness through improvements in quality of animal feed produced, increase in milk yield and a decrease in production costs

1. To increase milk yield by using higher quality balanced animal feeds.
2. To improve waste management and reduce chemical fertiliser use
3. To reduce energy costs by using a renewable energy source.

1. Operational feed mixer wagon leading to a higher quality and more balanced animal feed.
2. Operational manure spreader leading to improved manure management.
3. Renewable energy system installed and supplying farm electricity needs.

1. To increase milk yield by using higher quality balanced animal feeds.
2. To improve waste management and reduce chemical fertiliser use
3. To reduce energy costs by using a renewable energy source.

1. Operational feed mixer wagon leading to a higher quality and more balanced animal feed.
2. Operational manure spreader leading to improved manure management
3. Renewable energy system installed and supplying farm electricity needs.

• To increase farm competitiveness and sustainability through an increase in milk yield and a decrease in production costs.

1. To increase compliance with local food safety and animal health and welfare standards through the use of a water treatment system.
2. To improve the management of manure and biosecurity on the farm.
3. To reduce energy costs by using a renewable energy source.

1. New water reverse osmosis treatment system installed leading to improved water quality and efficiency of the farm.
2. Operational manure spreader for improved waste management and soil fertility and reduced chemical fertiliser use
3. Renewable energy system installed and supplying electricity to the farm.

• To increase farm competitiveness through improvements in quality of animal feed produced, increase in milk yield and a decrease in production costs.

1. To increase milk yield by using higher quality balanced animal feeds.
2. To improve the management of farm animal manure.
3. To reduce energy costs by using a renewable energy source.

1. Operational feed mixer wagon leading to a higher quality and more balanced animal feed.
2. Operational manure spreader leading to improved waste management and reduced chemical fertiliser use.
3. Renewable energy system installed and supplying farm electricity needs.

• To increase farm competitiveness and sustainability through increased milk production and reduced production costs.

1. To improve animal welfare, resulting in increased milk production.
2. To improve the management of farm manure.
3. To reduce energy costs by using a renewable energy source.

1. Fan ventilation system installed, resulting in reduced heat stress and improved animal welfare and milk yield.
2. Operational manure spreader leading to improved waste management and reduced chemical fertiliser use.
3. Renewable energy source installed and supplying partial farm electricity needs.

• To increase farm competitiveness and sustainability from increased milk production and quality and reduced production costs.

1. To improve facilities for the cold storage of milk.
2. To produce quality concentrate feeds on-farm, increasing milk yields and reducing feed costs…
3. To reduce energy costs by using a renewable energy source.

1. Milk cooling tank installed and operational with increased on farm milk cooling capacity.
2. Feed processing unit installed and operational, producing quality concentrate feeds for increased milk and meat production.
3. Renewable energy source installed, supplying almost all farm electricity needs.

• To increase the competitiveness and sustainability of the farm through improved milk yield and reduced production costs..

1. To improve farm compliance with local food safety and animal health and welfare standards.
2. To improve the management of farm manure
3. To reduce energy costs by using a renewable energy source

1. Cold chain milking system and cold tanks installed and operational resulting in improved milk quality in compliance with local food safety standards.
2. Operational manure spreader leading to improved manure management, hygiene, soil fertility and reduced chemical fertiliser use.
3. Renewable energy system installed, supplying a portion of farm electricity needs.

• To increase farm competitiveness and sustainability through improved animal feed, milk yield and reduced production costs.

1. To improve the management of farm manure and biosecurity.
2. To improve milk yield using balanced animal feeds and better quality forage.
3. To reduce energy costs by using a renewable energy source.

1. Operational manure spreader leading to improved manure management, hygiene, soil fertility and reduced chemical fertiliser use.
2. Operational baler and feed mixer wagon to improve efficiency and quality of animal feed production and distribution resulting in improved milk yield.
3. Renewable energy system installed, supplying partial farm electricity needs.

• To increase farm competitiveness and sustainability through improved milk yield and reduced production costs

1. To improve the management of farm manure.
2. To increase farm compliance with local food safety and animal health and welfare standards,
3. To reduce energy costs by using a renewable energy source.

1. Operational manure spreader leading to improved manure management, hygiene, soil fertility and reduced chemical fertiliser use.
2. Cold chain milking system and cooling tank installed and operational resulting in improved milk quality in compliance with local food safety standards.
3. Renewable energy source installed supplying farm electricity needs.