It is necessary to consult experts from the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Science during the amendment process of the Subsidies Act of the Sarajevo Canton

The Minister of Economy of the Sarajevo Canton Muharem Šabić visited the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Science and on that occasion he spoke with the Dean Zlatan Sarić about the proposal for future subsidies politics.

“The relevant ministry will very soon start with the amendment process of the Subsidies Act of the Sarajevo Canton, which alongside a number of anomalies, is not harmonized with the Federal Act. That is why I want you, as experts in the field of agriculture, to be included in the making of the amendments on this Act”, said Minister Šabić, and he also added that the experts need to clearly highlight the things which need investment and also evaluate what will finally pay off.

He stated that, after the adoption of amendments on the Act, experts (professors from the Faculty of Agriculture and Food Science) will be the one deciding on granting subsidies.

Dean Sarić supported the proposal of the Minister, and said, that even though they do not have enough teaching staff, they will gladly participate in the amendment process, because agriculture is surely one of the most important sectors in the Sarajevo Canton.

During the meeting, it was discussed about the need for farmers education which would be provided by the professors of the Faculty. The farmers also, if necessary, need to get acquainted with the ways of accessing IPA funds.

“Students from your faculty need to be able to work for some companies, to gain the necessary practical knowledge, and also, during this process, to earn some money which is needed for their additional motivation”, said Minister Šabić.

Dean Sarić said that both, students and their education, are very important and that every knowledge has to be institutionalized.