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“The Norwegian Programme in Higher , Research and Development in the Western 2010-2014. The Agriculture Sector (HERD/Agriculture)”

Visit and work in , and Bosnia & Herzegovina 30.09-05.10.2012.

The Executive Board of the HERD/Agriculture: Dr. Sissel Rogne, Mr. Ola Christian Rygh, Ms. Anne Kathrine Fossum and Ms. Kari R.Håskjold

Primary contact: Dr. Mensur Vegara, Mob. + 47 906 38 884, E-mail: [email protected] Secondary contact: Dr. Thor S. Larsen, Mob. + 47 90 92 92 82, E-mail: [email protected]

Travel & visiting schedule: Sunday, 30.09.12 Travel from Norway at 14.00; via Wien. Arrival to International airport Pristina at 22:10. 22.30 Travel to Hotel “Pejton” Str. Pashko Vasa 14a, Pristine, Kosovo; Tel: +381 38 22 22 04 23.00 Possible to have a dinner at the Hotel “Pejton” Monday, 01.10.12 07.00 Breakfast and check out the Hotel “Pejton” 08.00 Leaving to Faculty of Agriculture and Veterinary, Pristine 08.30-15.00 Detailed visit schedules in Pristine – see enclosed Appendix 1. 15:00 Travel by car to via and Nis (Pr.-Sk.90 km, ca.1,5h; Sk.-Bg. 440 km,ca.5h), Serbia (Arrange a few stops, f.e. dinner along the journey approx between 18:00 and 19:00) 22.30 Arrival and check in at the Hotel “Balkan”, Prizrenska 2, Belgrade Tuesday, 02.10.12 07.00 Breakfast and check out the Hotel “Balkan”, Belgrade 08.00 Leaving to Faculty of Agriculture, Belgrade 08.30-13.00 Detailed visit schedules in Belgrade – see enclosed Appendix 2. 13:00 Travel by car to (ca 80 km) 14.30 Arrival and check in at Hotel “CENTAR”, Uspenska1, Novi Sad 15.00 Visit some agriculture places around Novi Sad 19.30 Dinner at restaurant in the town Wednesday, 03.10.12 07.00 Breakfast and check out at the Hotel “CENTAR”, Novi Sad 08.00 Leaving to Faculty of Agriculture, Novi Sad 08.30-15.00 Detailed visit schedules in Novi Sad – see enclosed Appendix 3. 15.00 Travel by car to , Bosnia & Herzegovina (ca 380 km) 21.00 Arrival and check in at the Hotel “Bosna”, Banja Luka 21.00 Possible to have a dinner at the Hotel “Bosna” or at restaurant in the town Thursday, 04.10.12 07. 00 Breakfast and check out the Hotel “Bosna”, Banja Luka 08.00 Leaving to Faculty of Agriculture, Banja Luka 08.30-14.30 Detailed visit schedules in Banja Luka, B&H– see enclosed Appendix 4. 14.30 Travel by car to Belgrade, Serbia (ca 390 km) 20.30 Arrival and check in at the Hotel “Balkan”, Prizrenska 2, Belgrade 20.30 Possible to have a dinner at the Hotel “Balkan” or at restaurant in the town Friday, 05.10.12 07.00 Breakfast and check out the Hotel “Balkan”, Belgrade 08:30 Visit to the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, 10:00 Meeting - the Norwegian Embassy in Belgrade 12.00-13.00 Lunch in Belgrade 13:30 Visit to Fortress “Kalemegdan” in Belgrade 15.00 Travel to International airport Belgrade 17.00 Departure from International airport Belgrade. Travel to via Wien. Arrival to Oslo airport at 21.50, Norway

 List of the HERD, Agriculture Projects – see enclosed Appendix 5.

1 Appendix 1. Visit schedule to Prishtine, Kosovo, 30.09-01.10.2012

Norwegian “Programme in Higher Education, Research and Development (HERD) in the Western Balkans: HERD/Agriculture” & University of Prishtina, Faculty of Agriculture & Veterinary, Prishtina, .

Place: Faculty of Agriculture and Veterinary, , Kosovo Contact person: Assoc. Prof. Hysen Bytyqi, Mob. + 377 44 19 62 35, E-mail: [email protected] Visiting schedule: Sunday (September 30th, 2012) 22:10 Arrival of guests from Norway-Council members of project –HERD, Hotel “Pejton”, Str. Pashko Vasa 14a, Tel: +381 38 22 22 04 Tel&Fax: +81 38 22 22 28 Monday (October 1st, 2012) Place: Faculty of Agriculture & Veterinary, University of Prishtina, Kosovo 8:3 0-11:00 Workshop with the project’s responsible and the Norwegian HERD, Agriculture Board members

WORKSHOP PROGRAM 1. Welcome by Prof. dr. Sissel Rogne, head of the HERD, Agriculture Board

2. Welcome to the Faculty/University by the dean or rector, University of Prishtina, Kosovo

3. HERD, Agriculture project presentations: Activity and results so far – success and obstacles (15 minutes presentation for each project)

Project no. – (see enclosed Appendix 5.): 1. Mineral improved food and feed crops for human and animal health. Speaker: Dr. Hysen Bytyqi Project leader: Dr. Bal Ram Singh, UMB, IPM, Ås, Norway WB: Kosovo: Dr. Hysen Bytyqi, FAVM, University of Prishtina, Kosovo

5. Grassland management for high forage yield and quality in Western Balkans Speaker: Dr. Imer Rusinovci Project leader: Dr. Peder Lombnæs, Bioforsk, Ås, Norway Dr. Bal Ram Singh, UMB, IPM, Ås, Norway WB: Kosovo: Dr. Imer Rusinovci, FAVM, University of Prishtina,

7. Study of the microbiological flora of milk and dairy products in Kosovo: With emphasis on pathogenic bacteria and lactic acid bacteria Speaker: Dr. Ibrahim Mehmeti Project leader: Dr. Ingolf Nes, UMB, IKBM, Ås, Norway WB: Kosovo: Dr. Ibrahim Mehmeti, FAVM, University of Prishtina,

11. Research, education and knowledge transfer promoting entrepreneurship in sustainable use of pastureland/grazing (from May 2012), Speaker: Dr. Shukri Fetahu Project leader: Dr. Mensur Vegara, UMB, NORAGRIC, Ås, Norway WB: Dr. Slaven Prodanovic & Dr. Savo Vuckovic, FA, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia Dr. Mila Savic, FVM, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia Dr. Djordje Gatarić, FA, University of Banja Luka, Banja Luka, B&H Dr. Shukri Fetahu, FAVM, University of Pristina, Kosovo Dr. Desimir Knezevic, FA,University of Prishtina, Kosovska Mitrovica-Lesak, Kosovo&M

Discussion with the HERD Board members on following topics: • Common challenges • Common obstacles • Cooperation between the projects locally • Cooperation within project-partners 11:00-11:30 Visiting Faculty of Agriculture and Veterinary: Laboratories and other facilities 11:30-12:00 Departure to the meeting and lunch with the Norwegian Embassy in Pristina 12:00:13:00 Working lunch with the staff of the Norwegian Embassy at a restaurant in Pristina 13:00 Departure for Belgrade via Skopje 2 Appendix 2. Visit schedule in Belgrade, Serbia, 01-02.10.12.

“The Norwegian Programme in Higher Education, Research and Development in the Western Balkans 2010-2014. The Agriculture Sector (HERD/Agriculture)” Place: Faculty of Agriculture, University of Belgrade, Serbia Contact person: Prof. Savo Vuckovic, Mob. + 381 64 2030746, E-mail: [email protected] Visiting schedule: Monday (October 1st, 2012) 22:30 Arrival in Belgrade and check in at Hotel “Balkan” Prizrenska 2, Belgrade, Serbia, Tuesday (October 2th, 2012) Place: Faculty of Agriculture, University of Belgrade, Serbia 8:30-11:30 Workshop with the project’s responsible and the Norwegian HERD, Agriculture Board members

WORKSHOP PROGRAM

1. Welcome by Prof. dr. Sissel Rogne, head of the HERD, Agriculture Board

2. Welcome to the Faculty of Agriculture, Dean of the Faculty, Dr. Milica Petrovic

3. HERD, Agriculture project presentations: Activity and results so far – success and obstacles (15 minutes presentation for each project)

Project no. – (see enclosed Appendix 5.): 6. The use of natural zeolite (elinoptilolite) for treatment of farm slurry and as a fertilizer carrier Speaker: Dr. Vesna Rakic Project leader: Dr. Tore Krogstad, UMB, IPM, Ås, Norway WB: Dr. Vesna Rakić, FA, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia Dr. Nevenka Rakić, FTM, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia Dr. Senija Alibegović-Grbić, FAFS, University of , B&H

11. Research, education and knowledge transfer promoting entrepreneurship in sustainable use of pastureland/grazing (from May 2012), Speaker: Dr. Slaven Prodanovic Project leader: Dr. Mensur Vegara, UMB, NORAGRIC, Ås, Norway WB: Dr. Slaven Prodanovic & Dr. Savo Vuckovic, FA, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia Dr. Mila Savic, FVM, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia Dr. Djordje Gatarić, FA, University of Banja Luka, Banja Luka, B&H Dr. Shukri Fetahu, FAVM, University of Pristina, Kosovo Dr. Desimir Knezevic, FA,University of Prishtina, Kosovska Mitrovica-Lesak, Kosovo&M.

13. Agricultural adaptation to climate change – networking, education, research and extension in the West Balkans (from May 2012), Speaker: Dr. Slaven Prodanovic Project leader: Dr. Bishal Sitaula, UMB, NORAGRIC, Ås, Norway WB: Dr. Hamid Custović, FAFS, University of Sarajevo, B&H Dr. Maja Manojlović, FA, University of Novi Sad, Srebia Dr. Slaven Prodanovic, FA, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia Dr. Mirko Knezevic, Biotechn. F, University of , , Montenegro Dr. Ilija Komljenovic, FA, University of Banja Luka, Banja Luka, B&H

Discussion with the HERD Board members on following topics: • Common challenges • Common obstacles • Cooperation between the projects locally • Cooperation within project-partners 11.30:12.00 Visiting Faculty of Agriculture: Laboratories and other facilities 12:00:13:00 Working lunch at a restaurant in Belgrade 13:00 Departure for Novi Sad

3 Appendix 3. Visit schedule in Novi Sad, Serbia, 02-03.10.12. “The Norwegian Programme in Higher Education, Research and Development in the Western Balkans 2010-2014. The Agriculture Sector (HERD/Agriculture)”

Workshop in Novi Sad, Serbia, 03.10.12. Contact: Prof. Maja Manojlović, Mob. + 381 64 37 104 73, E-mail: [email protected] Visiting schedule: Tuesday (October 2th, 2012) 14.30 Arrival and check in at Hotel “CENTAR”, Uspenska1, Novi Sad 15.00 Visit some agriculture places around Novi Sad 19.30 Dinner at restaurant in the town Wednesday (October 3th, 2012) Place: Faculty of Agriculture, University of Novi Sad, Serbia 8:30-11:30 Workshop with the project’s responsible and the Norwegian HERD, Agriculture Board members

WORKSHOP PROGRAM 1. Welcome by Prof. dr. Sissel Rogne, head of the HERD, Agriculture Board 2. Welcome to the Faculty of Agriculture, Dean of the Faculty, Dean of the Faculty, Dr. Milan Popović, Vice-Dean Dr. Branko Ćupina, and Dr. Maja Manojlović 3. HERD, Agriculture project presentations: Activity and results so far – success and obstacles (15 minutes presentation for each project)

Project no. – (see enclosed Appendix 5.): 1. Mineral improved food and feed crops for human and animal health. Speaker: Dr. Maja Manojlović Project leader: Dr. Bal Ram Singh, UMB, IPM, Ås, Norway WB: Novi Sad: Participants from Faculty of Agriculture Novi Sad: Maja Manojlovic, Ivana Maksimovic, Marina Putnik-Delić, Ranko Cabilovski

5… Grassland management for high forage yield and quality in Western Balkans Speaker: Dr. Branko Ćupina Project leader: Dr. Peder Lombnæs, Bioforsk, Ås, Norway Dr. Bal Ram Singh, UMB, IPM, Ås, Norway WB: Novi Sad: Participants from Faculty of Agriculture Novi Sad: Maja Manojlovic, Branko Cupina, Đorđe Krstić, Ranko Cabilovski

8. Development of education and transfer of knowledge in the area of food technology - EDUFOOD Speaker: Dr. Ljubica Dokić Project leader: Dr. Nils Juul, HiST, Sør-Trøndelag University College, FT, Trondheim, Norway WB: Dr. Midhat Jažić, Faculty of Technology, University of Tuzla, B&H Dr. Ljubica Dokić, Dr. Zoltan Zavargo, Dr. Vladimir Tomovic, Dr.Aleksandra Tepic, Faculty of Technology, University of Novi Sad, Srebia

13. Agricultural adaptation to climate change – networking, education, research and extension in the West Balkans (from May 2012), Speaker: Dr. Maja Manojlović Project leader: Dr. Bishal Sitaula, UMB, NORAGRIC, Ås, Norway WB: Novi Sad: Participants from Faculty of Agriculture Novi Sad: Maja Manojlovic, Branko Cupina, Đorđe Krstić, Ranko Cabilovski

Discussion with the HERD Board members on following topics: • Common challenges • Common obstacles • Cooperation between the projects locally • Cooperation within project-partners 11.30 Departure to restaurant 12:00:13:00 Working lunch at etno restaurant SALAŠ 137 (www.salas137.rs/) 13:00:15.00 Visit to agricultural company* 15:00 Departure for Banja Luka, *We will try to find agricultural company in the direction of Banja Luka or we have to omitted it 4 Appendix 4. Visit schedule to Banja Luka, Bosnia & Herzegovina, 03-04.10.2012 “The Norwegian Programme in Higher Education, Research and Development in the Western Balkans 2010-2014. The Agriculture Sector (HERD/Agriculture)”

Visit schedule of HERD, Agriculture Board to Banja Luka, 03-04.10.2012. Contact: Branko Đurić, Mob. + 387 65 70 28 70, E-mail: [email protected] Visiting schedule: Wednesday (October 3th, 2012) 21.00 Arrival and check in at the Hotel “Bosna”, Kralja Petra I Karađorđevića 97, Banja Luka, B&H Thursday (October 4th, 2012) Place: Faculty of Agriculture, University of Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina 8:30-11:30 Workshop with the project’s responsible and the Norwegian HERD, Agriculture Board members

WORKSHOP PROGRAM 1. Welcome by Prof. dr. Sissel Rogne, head of the HERD, Agriculture Board 2. Welcome to the Faculty, by the dean Dr. Aleksandar Ostojić, University of Banja Luka, B&H 3. HERD, Agriculture project presentations: Activity and results so far – success and obstacles (15 minutes presentation for each project)

Project no. – (see enclosed Appendix 5.): 1. Mineral improved food and feed crops for human and animal health. Speaker: Dr. Milanka Drinić Project leader: Dr. Bal Ram Singh Participants from Faculty of Agriculture Banja Luka: Milanka Drinić, Aleksandar Kralj, Branko Đurić 5… Grassland management for high forage yield and quality in the Western Balkans. Speaker: Dr. Milanka Drinić Project leader: Dr. Peder Lombnaes Participants from Faculty of Agriculture Banja Luka: Milanka Drinić, Đorđe Gatarić, Vojo Radić, Branko Đurić 9. Comparison of lamb carcass and meet quality of breeds in Western Balkans and Norway achieving improved palatability, sale and sustainability (ACRONYM: LAMBCAMEQU). Speaker: Dr. Božo Važić Project leader: Dr. Bjørg Egelandsdel Participants from Faculty of Agriculture Banja Luka: Božo Važić, Biljana Rogić, Goran Vučić 11… Research, education and knowledge transfer promoting entrepreneurship in sustainable use of pastureland/grazing. Speaker: Dr. Đorđe Gatarić Project leader: Dr. Mensur Vegara, UMB, NORAGRIC, Ås, Norway Participants from Faculty of Agriculture Banja Luka: Đorđe Gatarić, Milanka Drinić, Vojo Radić, Branko Đurić 12. Evaluation of cattle welfare and housing in Bosnia and Herzegovina and establishing the laboratory for research in animal welfare, housing and behaviour. Speaker: Dr. Miljan Erbez Project leader: Dr. Fred Johnsen & Dr. Lars Erik Ruud, Høyskolen , Hedmark, Norway (Dr. Knut Egil Bøe UMB, IHA, Ås, Norway) Participants from Faculty of Agriculture Banja Luka: Miljan Erbez, Biljana Rogić 13. Agricultural Adaptation to Climate Change – Networking, Education, Research and Extension in the West Balkans. Speaker: Dr. Ilija Komljenović Project leader: Dr. Bishal Sitaula Participants from Faculty of Agriculture Banja Luka: Ilija Komljenović, Mladen Babić, Branko Đurić

Discussion with the HERD Board members on following topics: • Common challenges • Common obstacles • Cooperation between the projects locally • Cooperation within project-partners 11.30:12:30 Lunch in Banja Luka 12:30:14:30 Visit to agriculture educational center "Manjaca", family farm and food processing company 14:30 Departure for Belgrade, Serbia

5 Appendix 5. List of the HERD, Agriculture Projects “The Norwegian Programme in Higher Education, Research and Development in the Western Balkans 2010-2014. The Agriculture Sector (HERD/Agriculture)”

1. Mineral improved food and feed crops for human and animal health Project leader: Dr. Bal Ram Singh, UMB, IPM, Ås, Norway WB: Dr. Mihra Đikić, FAFS, University of Sarajevo, B&H Dr. Milanka Drinić, FA, University of Banja Luka, Banja Luka, B&H Dr. Adrijana Filipović, FAFT, University of Mostar, B&H Dr. Hysen Bytyqi, FAVM, University of Pristina, Kosovo

2. Manufacture of traditional B&H cheeses with selected indigenous bacterial cultures and technological parameters as basis for industrial production Project leader: Dr. Roger Abrahamsen, UMB, IKBM, Ås, Norway WB: Dr. Zlatan Sarić, FAFS, University of Sarajevo, B&H

3. Evaluation of fruit genetic resources in B&H with the aim of sustainable, commercial utilization Project leader: Dr. Mekjell Meland, Bioforsk Ullensvang, Lofthus, Norway WB: Dr. Mirsad Kurtović, FAFS, University of Sarajevo, B&H

4. Providing genetic diversity and healthy plants for the horticulture in B&H Project leader: Dr. Dag-Ragnar Blystad, Bioforsk, Ås, Norway WB: Dr. Semina Hadžabulić, FA, University of Dž.B., Mostar, B&H Dr. Jure Beljo, FAFT, University of Mostar, B&H

5. Grassland management for high forage yield and quality in Western Balkans Project leader: Dr. Peder Lombnæs, Bioforsk, Ås, Norway Dr. Bal Ram Singh, UMB, IPM, Ås, Norway WB: Dr. Milanka Drinić, FA, University of Banja Luka, Banja Luka, B&H Dr. Imer Rusinovci, FAVM, University of Pristina, Kosovo Dr. Maja Manojlović, FA, University of Novi Sad, Serbia

6. The use of natural zeolite (elinoptilolite) for treatment of farm slurry and as a fertilizer carrier Project leader: Dr. Tore Krogstad, UMB, IPM, Ås, Norway WB: Dr. Vesna Rakić, FA, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia Dr. Nevenka Rakić, FTM, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia Dr. Senija Alibegović-Grbić, FAFS, University of Sarajevo, B&H

7. Study of the microbiological flora of milk and dairy products in Kosovo: With emphasis on pathogenic bacteria and lactic acid bacteria Project leader: Dr. Ingolf Nes, UMB, IKBM, Ås, Norway WB: MSc. Ibrahim Mehmeti, FAVM, University of Pristina, Kosovo

8. Development of education and transfer of knowledge in the area of food technology - EDUFOOD Project leader: Dr. Nils Juul, HiST, Sør-Trøndelag University College, FT, Trondheim, Norway WB: Dr. Midhat Jažić, FT, University of Tuzla, B&H Dr. Ljubica Dokić, FT, University of Novi Sad, Srebia

9. Comparison of lamb carcass and meet quality of breeds in Western Balkans and Norway achieving improved palatability, sale and sustainability (ACRONYM: LAMBCAMEQU) Project leader: Dr. Bjørg Egelandsdel, UMB, IKBM, Ås, Norway WB: Dr. Božo Važić, FA, University of Banja Luka, Banja Luka, B&H Dr. Božidarka Marković, Biotechn. F, University of Montenegro, Podgorica, Montenegro Dr. Sreten Andonov, FAF, University of Skopje, FRY Macedonia

10. Antioxidant activity and stability of bioactivity components during processing of certain raw materials of plant origin in Bosnia and Herzegovina (from May 2012) Project leader: Dr. Roland Kallenborn & Dr. Dag Ekeberg, UMB, IKBM, Ås, Norway WB: Dr. Sanja Oručević, FAFS, University of Sarajevo, B&H Dr. Asima Begić-Akagić, FAFS, University of Sarajevo, B&H Dr. Nerma Spaho, FAFS, University of Sarajevo, B&H 6

11. Research, education and knowledge transfer promoting entrepreneurship in sustainable use of pastureland/grazing (from May 2012) Project leader: Dr. Mensur Vegara, UMB, NORAGRIC, Ås, Norway WB: Dr. Slaven Prodanovic & Dr. Savo Vuckovic, FA, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia Dr. Mila Savic, FVM, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia Dr. Djordje Gatarić, FA, University of Banja Luka, Banja Luka, B&H Dr. Shukri Fetahu, FAVM, University of Pristina, Kosovo Dr. Desimir Knezevic, FA,University of Prishtina, Kosovska Mitrovica-Lesak, Kosovo & M.

12. Evaluation of cattle welfare and housing in Bosnia and Herzegovina and establishing the laboratory for research in animal welfare, housing and behaviour (from May 2012) Project leader: Dr. Fred Johnsen & Dr. Lars Erik Ruud, Høyskolen , Hedmark, Norway (Dr. Knut Egil Bøe UMB, IHA, Ås, Norway) WB: Dr. Miljan Erbez, FA, University of Banja Luka, Banja Luka, B&H Dr. Biljana Rogić, FA, University of Banja Luka, Banja Luka, B&H

13. Agricultural adaptation to climate change – networking, education, research and extension in the West Balkans (from May 2012) Project leader: Dr. Bishal Sitaula, UMB, NORAGRIC, Ås, Norway WB: Dr. Hamid Custović, FAFS, University of Sarajevo, B&H Dr. Maja Manojlović, FA, University of Novi Sad, Srebia Dr. Slaven Prodanovic, FA, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia Dr. Mirko Knezevic, Biotechn. F, University of Montenegro, Podgorica, Montenegro Dr. Ilija Komljenovic, FA, University of Banja Luka, Banja Luka, B&H

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