Project number: 2007CB16IPO008-2009-1-095 Project name: Efficient, Sustainable and Ecological Practices in the CrossBorder Region Partners: - From Bulgaria: - From Turkey: INSTITUTE FOR REGIONAL STRATEGIES (Lead Partner) EUROPEAN INSTITUT FOUNDATION Producer of Dairy and Agriculture Products of Edirne Province Centre Association (ESUTUB) Approved budget: 99 987, 90 Euro Project Description: The project supported the efforts of farmers and small and medium-size enterprises on both sides of the border to improve their competitiveness as well as stimulated the establishment of connections and networks between the organizations and the individuals at regional and cross-border level by developing nature-friendly and natural resource protective agriculture. The main activities under the project were: Elaboration of a research of the conditions and practices of sustainable land management (SLM) and elements of the environment in the agriculture; Organization of 4 one-day trainings in Bulgaria and Turkey; Caring out a 3-day discussion forum; Conducting of a 2-days visit to exchange experiences. The project has been successfully accomplished in July 2012. Pictures from events under the project: