Agricultural Technologies Transfer Center, Vlora

Address: Agricultural Technology Transfer Center, Vlora

Phone/Fax: +355 3323225

Email: qttbvlore@yahoo.com

Director: Meno Besimaj – meno.besimaj@qttbvlore.gov.al

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Main tasks and specific directions of activity

• Identification, testing, adaptation and introduction into agricultural practices of new technologies and inputs for nuclear fruit trees, olives, vines and citrus;
• Preparation of technological packages and standard projects for the creation of orchards, olive groves, vineyards and citrus fruits;
• Technical assistance and training for the design, establishment and proper functioning of nurseries, orchards, olive groves, vineyards and citrus fruits;
• Production and addition of certified plant material for nurseries (fruit trees, olive trees, vineyards and citrus trees);
• Research and testing at the farm level for problems raised by farmers for stone fruit trees, olives, vines and citrus;
• Trainings for agricultural specialists, farmers and other interested subjects;
• Provision of technical expertise for advisory service structures and farmers;
• Demonstration of new cultivation technologies for core fruit trees, olives, vines and citrus;
• Preparation and publication of informative materials for agricultural specialists and farmers.

In addition to the above responsibilities, the tasks of the Center will also include:

• The needs and priorities of the region;
• Agrozonal testing required by other Centers;
• Initiation/preparation of projects that address the specific problems of the area;
• Internship for students of the Agricultural University, etc.