This video presents ORGANIC ECOSYSTEM project

Challenges:

• Intensive and extensive farming methods negatively impact soil fertility, biodiversity, and human health.
• Organic agriculture offers a sustainable solution but faces hurdles in the Mediterranean region.
• Inconsistent support policies, limited innovation, and weak value chains hinder its development.

Solutions:

• The ORGANIC ECOSYSTEM project empowers Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) operating in organic agriculture.
• It fosters a cross-border agro-food ecosystem, paving the way for the Mediterranean organic sector's growth.
• This is achieved through new business alliances, innovative value chains, and specialized support to enhance product quality, commercialization, and market access.
• Jordan, Lebanon, Italy, and Greece served as pilot countries.

Project Details:

• Co-funded by the EU (90%) with a total budget of €2.4 million under the ENI CBC MED programme.
• Led by the Jordan Ministry of Agriculture.
• Six partners and seven associated partners from both sides of the Mediterranean collaborated on the project.

Results:

• Business alliance agreements
• A cross-border organic strategy for the Mediterranean (here)
• Farmers and SMEs benefit from free consultancy services. 
• International and national campaigns raise awareness.
• Cross-border innovation labs foster collaboration.
• The Organic Data Base 

Key Takeaways:

• ORGANIC ECOSYSTEM plays a crucial role in supporting the Mediterranean organic sector's growth and competitiveness.
• By providing resources and opportunities to MSMEs, it empowers them to thrive in the organic market.
• Embracing sustainable practices like organic agriculture benefits both the environment and human health.