Autumn is the perfect time to prepare for winter and give your vertical gardens the best conditions for the colder months. As part of the PROVER project, we’re sharing tips for vertical gardening enthusiasts on how to protect their plants and enhance soil quality for upcoming seasons. Here are a few practical tips: Soil Preparation – Before the cold fully…
From September 17 to 21, 2024, Zagreb, Croatia, hosted a comprehensive training course for VET providers focusing on Vertical Farming (VF). The course, part of the PROVER Project co-funded by the European Union under the Erasmus+ VET program, aimed to promote VF as a sustainable agricultural method in Western Balkans countries by enhancing collaboration between the VET and private sectors….
We’re thrilled to share insights from the PROVER project’s latest findings on Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) and Vertical Farming (VF) in the Western Balkans. Funded by the Erasmus+ Programme, this initiative aims to revolutionize agricultural practices through enhanced education and industry collaboration. Research Insights:The PROVER project conducted extensive desk and field research to assess the current landscape of CEA and…
Join the PROVER Erasmus+ Project: Training Course on Vertical Farming in Western Balkans Are you passionate about agriculture and eager to be part of a transformative experience? We welcome experts from the agricultural sector, representatives of non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and professionals from the business sector to participate in an upcoming Training Course hosted by the PROVER Erasmus+ Project. What is…
We cordially invite educators and experts about vertical farming to participate in the “Vertical Farming Curriculum and Training Preferences Survey” as part of the PROVER Project. Your valuable input will aid us in pinpointing key areas of focus, determining preferred delivery methods, and tailoring training programs to best suit the needs of your institution. By engaging with this survey, you…
Aquaponics is a fascinating system that merges aquaculture and hydroponics, creating a sustainable environment where fish and plants thrive together. What is Aquaponics? Aquaponics is a method of farming that integrates the cultivation of fish (aquaculture) with the growing of plants in water (hydroponics). The term “aquaponics” combines “aqua” (water) and “ponics” (work or grow), emphasizing its dual function as…
The eagerly awaited kick-off meeting for the PROVER Project took place between December 12th and 13th, 2023, in the vibrant city of Athens, Greece. Representatives from five countries gathered to initiate this collaborative effort aimed at promoting sustainable agriculture in the Western Balkans. Led by Christina Simou, the Project Coordinator, and attended by representatives from: SMART AGRO HUB ANONYMI ETAIRIA…
Erasmus+ Programme Capacity Building in the field of VET PROVER – Promoting Vertical farming in Western Balkan through strengthening the linkages between business sector and VET provider- In the ongoing pursuit of sustainable agriculture, we are thrilled to unveil the PROVER project, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at confronting the pressing challenges posed by diminishing agricultural land availability. About PROVER Project:…