Deadline: 25-Mar-2026
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is inviting applications for its sustainable agriculture and rural development project. The initiative supports farmers, beekeepers, and rural producers to enhance production, product development, marketing, and rural economic growth, offering training, mentoring, and technical assistance to improve market visibility and product value.
About the Project
The project aims to strengthen sustainable agriculture, food production, and rural economic development. Participants will:
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Develop skills in branding, marketing, and distribution
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Receive technical support for processing, storage, packaging, and labeling
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Gain opportunities for networking and collective promotion under a regional brand
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Enhance direct-to-consumer sales and farmgate marketing
The initiative also focuses on environmental restoration, improving resource management, and supporting rural communities to create resilient and economically viable production systems.
Who Can Apply
Eligible participants include:
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Farmers and beekeepers, individually or as part of agricultural associations
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Rural households producing fruits, vegetables, honey, herbs, forest products, natural syrups, jams, compotes, and similar items
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Members of associations or cooperatives
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Producers with existing processed agricultural products
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Applicants must be registered or planning to register as food operators with the Food and Veterinary Agency (FVA)
Support Provided
Selected participants will receive:
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Training and mentoring in:
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Branding and marketing
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Distribution channels and direct sales
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Technical assistance for:
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Small processing and storage equipment
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Packaging and labeling improvements
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Networking and collective promotion to enhance market visibility under a regional brand
How to Apply / What to Do
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Confirm eligibility: Ensure you are a registered or prospective FVA food operator or rural producer
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Develop a proposal: Highlight your product, production capacity, and engagement in sustainable practices
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Participate in trainings: Commit to attending workshops and mentoring sessions
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Implement technical assistance: Adopt packaging, labeling, or processing improvements
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Engage in collective promotion: Collaborate with other participants for regional brand marketing
Why This Program Matters
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Strengthens rural economic development and market access
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Enhances product value and competitiveness
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Builds skills in sustainable agriculture, branding, and marketing
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Encourages collective initiatives to improve visibility and sales
FAQs
Who is eligible to participate?
Farmers, beekeepers, rural households, and association members producing or processing agricultural products.
Do I need to be registered with the FVA?
Yes, applicants should be registered or planning to register as food operators with the Food and Veterinary Agency.
What support is provided?
Participants receive training, mentoring, technical assistance, and opportunities for collective promotion under a regional brand.
Can existing processed product producers apply?
Yes, producers with already processed agricultural products are eligible.
What types of products are eligible?
Fruits, vegetables, honey, herbs, forest products, natural syrups, jams, compotes, and similar items.
Final Takeaway
The UNDP sustainable agriculture project empowers rural producers to increase product value, access new markets, and enhance economic resilience. Through training, mentoring, technical support, and collective promotion, participants can strengthen their businesses, contribute to rural development, and promote sustainable practices in agriculture and tourism.
For more information, visit UNDP.
