22. September, 2016.

AAA LEADER Joint project 2016: Presentation of Pazinski cukerančić

AAA LEADER Joint project 2016: Presentation of Pazinski cukerančić

As part of the project AAA LEADER Joint project in 2016, funded by the Alps-Adriatic Alliance and Koprivnica-Križevci County, LAG Central Istria participated in two-day workshop organized by LAG Podravina which was focused on the development of cooperation between LAGs and creation of joint projects related to the intangible cultural heritage and their role as a tourist product in rural areas.
On this occasion, LAG Central Istria got the chance to present “Pazinski cukerančićć” combined with Istrian Malvasia. Besides the working part, the participants visited some of the most important cultural and historical destinations such as the Church and Museum in Kalinovac, Ethno house Karlovčan – OPG, ethno collection and DIY Ljubica Cestar, Old Town Đurđevac, and were presented with the “Legend of the Roosters” protected as intangible cultural heritage of the region.

14. September, 2016.

The final presentation of the project “Sea From a Young Age” from LAGUR “Istrian Solea”

The final presentation of the project “Sea From a Young Age” from LAGUR “Istrian Solea”

On September 9th, at the Porec Open University LAGUR Istrian Solea held the final presentation of project “Sea From a Young Age”. The project is aimed at encouraging the consumption of fresh, local fish and other marine organisms in the educational institutions (nurseries, kindergartens and primary schools) to promote desirable eating habits from an early age.

After the presentation and the premiere of the promotional video that shows the tradition of fishing in the area of LAGUR Istrian Solea , the program continued at the seaside promenade with the presentation of local fish processors (TIC Ltd., Fishermen Cooperative Istria, Bakalar Milena) and local winemakers (Brcic, Bank Damijanić and Ritosa).

The final activity was the panel discussion which was attended by representatives of the Fisheries Directorate of the Ministry of Agriculture and FLAG representatives which was aimed at sharing experiences in the current preparation of fisheries local development strategies.

22. August, 2016.

LAGs4EU: Slovenija-Kamnik: 20.8.2016.

LAGs4EU: Slovenija-Kamnik: 20.8.2016.

As part of the project LAGs4EU from the Europe for Citizens program from 19 to 21 August the project activity in Slovenia, organized by the Development Centre “Heart of Slovenia” based in Litija was held.

LAG “Central Istria” participated in the event together with 30 representatives of the Pazin Association of Pensioners and Pazin Folklore Society the second day of the event taking thus part in the rich program of the visit. On this occasion, the participants took a tour of the source of the river Kamniška Bistrica and were presented with the legacy of shepherds from the area of the “Velika planina” (Big Mountain) and demonstrated with traditional cheese making “Trnič” specific to that place. A good example of governance at the local level with the maximum utilization of locally available natural resources was shown in Terme Snovik. As part of the event, participants were also acquainted with the rich history of the Old town of Kamnik through the guided tour of the city and participated in the final KAMFEST – summer festival in Kamnik, rich in its cultural and artistic program.

This event was held as the last project activity planned for this year, but implementation continues in next spring events in Lithuania and Romania.

25. July, 2016.

The application of modern technologies in the advancement of Istria County agriculture

The application of modern technologies in the advancement of Istria County agriculture

LAG “Central Istria” in cooperation with “IstraMet” started a project to install networking and professional agri-meteorological station in the town of Pazin, which will be realized in the next two months.

Meteorological data will be presented in an attractive but simple interface and adapted to the general population. In addition to the basic parameters, data on soil moisture and leaf will be collected and publicly displayed, which will significantly facilitate the implementation of agro-meteorological projects in our area in the future.

On the technical side it is the most modern equipment that will serve farmers throughout central Istria.

The project will be the basis for further development and expansion of the network of specialized agro-meteorological stations, all in order to facilitate the implementation of crop protection, rational irrigation, and finally environmental protection.

The project is implemented with financial support from the County of Istria.