North Macedonia

14/06/2022
Today North Macedonia concluded the country's second Green Climate Fund (GCF) readiness project, laying the foundation for country-driven climate action in the future.
09/06/2022

The Green Climate Fund (GCF) is an important partner of North Macedonia...

25/05/2022
Sharing regional experiences and best practices on land consolidation, land banking, and land abandonment was be the focus of the 13th international LANDNET workshop. Targeting in particular countries of Europe and Central...
03/05/2022
The qualified majority of the land owners in the village of Logovardi, located in Pelagonija, a region in the south-west of North Macedonia, adopted a plan on the re-allotment of...
28/04/2022
A new five-year cooperation agreement was signed today by FAO and North Macedonia, with both parties committing to continue the joint efforts in achieving a more competitive and resilient rural...
24/02/2022
Throughout the past decade, FAO has been working with the Government of North Macedonia to help build vibrant rural communities and ensure sustainable food production. Work through the FAO Technical Cooperation...
23/02/2022
The Land Consolidation Assembly with qualified majority of landowners in the village of Dabjani (Dolneni Municipality) adopted the Plan for re-allotment of the agricultural land in the Dabjani land consolidation...
27/01/2022
Climate change has a detrimental effect on Macedonian agriculture contributing to water scarcity, temperature variations, intense drought, severe fires, and flooding. At the same time, declining biodiversity causes (or triggers)...
28/12/2021
Despite that North Macedonia has favourable geographic and climate conditions for beef meat production, the country is a net importer of live cattle, fresh and frozen beef and beef products,...
19/01/2021
World Food Day 2020 was a global call to thank food heroes – farmers and workers throughout the food supply chain – who, no matter the circumstances, provide food to...
21/08/2020
To present real views from the field on the effects and challenges posed by Covid-19 on agriculture, FAO discussed with farmers. The agriculture sector in Europe and Central Asia has demonstrated...
08/07/2020
The Green Climate Fund (GCF), the main global fund financing actions to fight climate change, approved its second project for North Macedonia under the readiness and preparatory support programme to help the country become...
12/02/2020
Bees are a key player in the food chain and play important role in preserving food security, improving nutrition, and fighting hunger. World Food Day inspired Sara Cvetkova, an 11-year-old...
07/02/2020
The Land Consolidation Assembly with qualified majority of landowners in the village of Egri (Bitola Municipality) on 29 January adopted the plan for re-allotment of agricultural land – thus becoming...
30/10/2019
The National Council for Sustainable Development of North Macedonia met in Skopje today to call on enhanced climate action through strategic engagement with the Green Climate Fund (GCF). It was...
19/09/2019
Much awaited weather data will soon be available to thousands of farmers in The former Yugoslav Republic Macedonia – one of the most arid countries in Europe. Installation of new...
12/07/2019
For effective investments in climate change adaptation and mitigation, the Green Climate Fund (GCF) represents a new partner for North Macedonia. To successfully engage with the Fund, strong institutional framework,...
28/03/2019
Around 80 representatives of key Government institutions, ministries and development partners are gathering in Skopje today to officially start the readiness activities of North Macedonia for engagement with the Green...
19/03/2019
Despite that North Macedonia is a net importer of poultry meat, the country has a long tradition of broiler production. Given the country’s growing demand for high-quality, fresh poultry, North Macedonia...
21/02/2019
Reducing the risk of incursions and improving preparation for the rapid detection and control of African swine fever in the Balkan countries is the main topic of the four-day FAO...