Soil degradation is a pressing global issue that severely affects ecosystems vital to food production, energy generation, carbon sequestration, water purification, and nutrient regulation. Its consequences include diminished soil health, reduced biodiversity, and decreased productivity, leading to significant ecological and socio-economic challenges such as increased flooding, forced migration, and long-term environmental damage.
To help combat soil degradation, the IPA ADRION – ECOBASE Project aims to develop innovative and sustainable soil management strategies to address the issue and its associated impacts.
As part of the project activities, the team from the Institute of Agriculture at UKIM in Skopje, led by Prof. Mukaetov, conducted a series of surveys among agricultural producers across the country. The surveys targeted producers of various agricultural crops—including cereals, fruit trees, vineyards, and vegetables—with the goal of gaining a clearer understanding of current land management practices and identifying soil health needs and challenges.
During the survey process, stakeholders were introduced to the objectives and activities of the ECOBASE project. Each participant was invited to respond to questions concerning their involvement in land management, particularly their knowledge of and engagement with soil conservation measures.
Based on the collected data, the project team will perform a SWOT analysis to identify key gaps, needs, and challenges that must be addressed for the effective implementation of Sustainable Land Management (SLM) practices.
