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BIMAL Brčko gathers agricultural producers in Brčko for the 20th consecutive year

Domestic production, the pillar of agricultural and economic development

Organized by the company BIMAL dd Brčko and the Institute for Agricultural Development and Improvement IRUP Brčko, the traditional, and this year also the jubilee, 20th Oilseeds Day was held in Brčko today.

This is a unique gathering of agricultural producers, organizers of agricultural production, professional institutions, and government institutions, where valuable conclusions are made each year for all actors in the agriculture sector of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

At the beginning of this year’s gathering, the attendees in the amphitheater of the European University were addressed by Damir Bulčević, President of the Assembly of Brčko District BiH, Anto Domić, Deputy Mayor of Brčko District BiH, Siniša Milić, Mayor of Brčko District BiH, and the event was officially opened by Ilija Studen, President of the Board of STUDEN Holding and General Director of BIMAL.


The central event of Oilseeds Day was a professional panel discussion, featuring Ilija Studen, President of the Board of STUDEN Holding, Kemal Hrnjić, Minister of Agriculture, Water Management, and Forestry of the Federation of BiH, Amir Softić, Head of the Department for Agriculture, Forestry, and Water Management of the Government of Brčko District BiH, Mato Brkić, Minister of Agriculture, Water Management, and Forestry of Posavina Canton, Saša Lalić, Assistant Minister of Agriculture, Food Industry, and Rural Development of Republika Srpska, Ljubiša Dukić, Director of VITA LAND Gradiška, and Siniša Šišić, COSMOCEL Belgrade. The panel was moderated by Ševal Suljkanović, Executive Director for Economic Affairs at BIMAL dd.

The panelists spoke about the importance of domestic production and incentives in agricultural production as the pillar of agricultural and economic development in Bosnia and Herzegovina. After a rich discussion and constructive debate, several conclusions were reached at this gathering. It was emphasized that synchronization of incentive measures provided by the entities and Brčko District BiH for their agricultural producers is necessary. Furthermore, the issue faced by farmers who own and cultivate land in both entities, or in one or both entities and the District, was highlighted, as they can only receive incentives based on their place of residence and not the location of the land they cultivate. Also emphasized was the need for a joint approach by the entities and the District to pre-accession funds, as well as a better systemic approach to agricultural development, the creation of a stable market, encouragement of economic investments, and linking the education system with the economy. The conclusion of the gathering was also that support for innovation and the introduction of modern technologies in production is essential.


BIMAL General Director Ilija Studen emphasized that the most important link in the entire system is the farmer, without whom neither the work of the company nor the ministries would be meaningful. He expressed hope that villages will not be abandoned and emphasized that our company is available to organize additional meetings and discussions on all these topics between government representatives and the agricultural sector, as it has been doing since the privatization of BIMAL when the company began working on gathering and educating farmers.

At the end of Oilseeds Day, the guaranteed purchase prices for grain for this year were announced, and certificates of appreciation were presented to collaborators and partners, production organizers, producers, women, and young people in agriculture.

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Oilseed Day held in Brčko: Agricultural potential of BiH – can we resist imported food?

The Institute for the Development and Improvement of Agriculture – IRUP Brčko and the BIMAL company held the Day of Oilseeds on the topic “Agricultural potential of BiH – can we resist imported food”.

The natural potential of Bosnia and Herzegovina, agricultural incentives as well as cooperation with large producers such as the BIMAL company can be key elements in the fight against excessive food imports in the previous period.

“Domestic producers encounter a large number of different administrative and economic challenges every day, however, in cooperation with institutes such as ours and by connecting farmers with government representatives, we try to find common solutions that will help highlight the importance of domestic production and therefore affect the reduction of food imports” pointed out Azelea Suljkanović, director of IRUP Brčko.

Suljkanović emphasized that she is particularly pleased that for the nineteenth time in a row IRUP and the company BIMAL dd have traditionally gathered over 150 agricultural producers and officials on the Day of Oilseeds. This event is a unique opportunity to share experiences and to talk about why it is important to improve domestic agricultural production because when there are major economic crises such as the COVID crisis or now the conflict in Ukraine, then we see that food imports significantly affect prices final products. Having your own domestic production means resisting large price fluctuations and preserving your market, and consequently your consumers.

“Farmers at such an event have the opportunity to communicate directly with government representatives and get answers to questions that are of great importance for their business and survival in difficult market conditions,” said Suljkanović.

Panel participants were representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republika Srpska and the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Department of Agriculture of the Brčko District, and the Ministry of Agriculture of the Posavina County along with the organizer of agricultural production. Through the discussion and interaction of the participants, it was concluded that producers can be stimulated by planning production and various incentives and subsidies so that in BiH market reduced food imports.

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Oilseed Day held in Brčko: Agricultural potential of BiH – can we resist imported food?

The Institute for the Development and Improvement of Agriculture – IRUP Brčko and the BIMAL company held the Day of Oilseeds on the topic “Agricultural potential of BiH – can we resist imported food”.

The natural potential of Bosnia and Herzegovina, agricultural incentives as well as cooperation with large producers such as the BIMAL company can be key elements in the fight against excessive food imports in the previous period.

“Domestic producers encounter a large number of different administrative and economic challenges every day, however, in cooperation with institutes such as ours and by connecting farmers with government representatives, we try to find common solutions that will help highlight the importance of domestic production and therefore affect the reduction of food imports” pointed out Azelea Suljkanović, director of IRUP Brčko.

Suljkanović emphasized that she is particularly pleased that for the nineteenth time in a row IRUP and the company BIMAL dd have traditionally gathered over 150 agricultural producers and officials on the Day of Oilseeds. This event is a unique opportunity to share experiences and to talk about why it is important to improve domestic agricultural production because when there are major economic crises such as the COVID crisis or now the conflict in Ukraine, then we see that food imports significantly affect prices final products. Having your own domestic production means resisting large price fluctuations and preserving your market, and consequently your consumers.

“Farmers at such an event have the opportunity to communicate directly with government representatives and get answers to questions that are of great importance for their business and survival in difficult market conditions,” said Suljkanović.

Panel participants were representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republika Srpska and the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Department of Agriculture of the Brčko District, and the Ministry of Agriculture of the Posavina County along with the organizer of agricultural production. Through the discussion and interaction of the participants, it was concluded that producers can be stimulated by planning production and various incentives and subsidies so that in BiH market reduced food imports.

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Oilseed Day held in Brčko: Agricultural potential of BiH – can we resist imported food?

The Institute for the Development and Improvement of Agriculture – IRUP Brčko and the BIMAL company held the Day of Oilseeds on the topic “Agricultural potential of BiH – can we resist imported food”.

The natural potential of Bosnia and Herzegovina, agricultural incentives as well as cooperation with large producers such as the BIMAL company can be key elements in the fight against excessive food imports in the previous period.

“Domestic producers encounter a large number of different administrative and economic challenges every day, however, in cooperation with institutes such as ours and by connecting farmers with government representatives, we try to find common solutions that will help highlight the importance of domestic production and therefore affect the reduction of food imports” pointed out Azelea Suljkanović, director of IRUP Brčko.

Suljkanović emphasized that she is particularly pleased that for the nineteenth time in a row IRUP and the company BIMAL dd have traditionally gathered over 150 agricultural producers and officials on the Day of Oilseeds. This event is a unique opportunity to share experiences and to talk about why it is important to improve domestic agricultural production because when there are major economic crises such as the COVID crisis or now the conflict in Ukraine, then we see that food imports significantly affect prices final products. Having your own domestic production means resisting large price fluctuations and preserving your market, and consequently your consumers.

“Farmers at such an event have the opportunity to communicate directly with government representatives and get answers to questions that are of great importance for their business and survival in difficult market conditions,” said Suljkanović.

Panel participants were representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republika Srpska and the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Department of Agriculture of the Brčko District, and the Ministry of Agriculture of the Posavina County along with the organizer of agricultural production. Through the discussion and interaction of the participants, it was concluded that producers can be stimulated by planning production and various incentives and subsidies so that in BiH market reduced food imports.

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Oilseeds Day was held in Brčko: Domestic production, a priority in times of crisis

Organized by the Institute for the Development and Improvement of Agriculture – IRUP Brčko and the company BIMAL, the Day of Oilseeds was held on the topic “The Importance of Domestic Production and Food Stocks in Times of Crisis”. After almost two years, agricultural producers had the opportunity to meet in one place and talk with representatives of relevant institutions about the state of agriculture.

“The crisis caused by COVID reminded us of the strength and importance of domestic production to the greatest extent so far. Only own food production can provide security for Bosnia and Herzegovina, and strong agricultural production and an increase in the raw material base is the basis for stable food production,” said BIMAL Executive Director for Economic Affairs Ševal Suljkanović.

Agricultural production in Bosnia and Herzegovina, especially when it comes to industrial plants and oilseed crops, has room for development. This requires a set of measures and incentives that will encourage producers to enter sowing and increase the sown areas, say farmers.

“Oilseed Day exists to provide an opportunity for agricultural producers of oilseeds to receive information about the guaranteed purchase provided by the only domestic edible oil factory BIMAL. By increasing the raw material base of oilseeds in Bosnia and Herzegovina, we will together stop the dependence on the import of raw materials and have a positive effect on domestic agriculture and the protection of domestic producers,” added Suljkanović.

Representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republika Srpska and the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Department of Agriculture of the Brčko District, and the Ministry of Agriculture of the Posavina County spoke about the activities carried out by the relevant institutions in order to improve the state of domestic agriculture and stimulate production at the time of rising prices of raw materials.

The conclusion of the Day of Oilseeds is that domestic agricultural production can be developed and thus ensure an adequate raw material base and food supply in crises. With the joint effort of all actors participating in this process, farmers have a better chance of turning to production and strengthening domestic competitiveness. Finally, it was pointed out that domestic production without awareness of buying domestic products cannot bring about significant changes in the country by itself.