Bosnia & Herzegovina
Capital: Sarajevo
Population: 4,613,414
Population below national poverty line: 25%
Bóthar in Bosnia & Herzegovina:
Bóthar first became involved in Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2005 working primarily with a dairy cow and sheep project.
Project title:
Developing Sustainable Farming in the Sanski Most Area
Location: Una-Santa Canton, Sanski Most - Northwest corner of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Number of families: 32 farmers
Animals: 32 cows & sheep
Other inputs: N/A
Training: Project beneficiaries will be trained in improved nutrition for cows and milk hygiene, vegetable production, and working together.
Brief synopsis: 32 cows will be purchased and distributed to farmers on a loan-basis who already have between two and four cows. This programme is developed with the goal to further improve the agricultural production in the municipality of Sanski Most, so that the income and prospects of the farmers are increased.
Pass-on obligations: A revolving fund will be implemented for the pass-on.
Expected benefits: Increased amount of cattle and increased production in milk, fruit and vegetables.
Local partner(s): Heifer Nederland, Le Rucher Ministries, Agrinas Bosnia
