{"id":30059,"date":"2026-05-15T11:56:08","date_gmt":"2026-05-15T11:56:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kipa.value.marketing\/?page_id=30059"},"modified":"2026-06-18T07:14:04","modified_gmt":"2026-06-18T07:14:04","slug":"viosi-georgia-kythiron","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kipa-foundation.org\/en\/programmata\/viosimi-georgia-kythiron\/","title":{"rendered":"Terra Kytheria"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tKIPA believes that the farming sector is not only the main pillar of social cohesion in Kythera, but also the backbone of the sustainable development of our island.\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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In December 2019, after much discussion and encouragement from local producers, KIPA launched the preparatory phase of a new programme for sustainable rural development. The Foundation joined forces with the Mediterranean Institute for Nature and Anthropos (MedINA), with which it has been maintaining a strategic partnership since 2017 under the framework of \u2018Kythera Trails\u2019 programme. In this way, it became possible to transfer the knowledge from the large-scale agricultural programme implemented by MedINA in Lemnos, entitled Terra Lemnia, in collaboration with the Agricultural University of Athens, the University of the Aegean, and other organizations.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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In December 2019, KIPA launched a new community program sustainable agricultural development<\/strong>, after many discussions and encouragements from local producers. Thus, it joined forces with the Mediterranean Institute for Nature and Humanity (MedINA)<\/strong>, with which it has had a strategic partnership since 2017 as part of the trails program. This enables the transfer of expertise from the large-scale agricultural program implemented by MedINA on Lemnos, titled Terra Lemnia, in collaboration with the Agricultural University of Athens, the University of the Aegean, and other organizations.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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\"\"Terra Kytheria promotes the production of certified products of high quality and added value, with the aim to enhance the economic viability of small and medium-sized agricultural holdings and maintaining the rural character of the island. The programme encourages biodiversity-friendly practices, aligned with the natural and cultural heritage of Kythera, following a system of \u00abprecision agriculture<\/strong>\u00bb, adapted to local conditions. The programme initially focuses on olive oil production. It includes ongoing scientific monitoring, the recording of agricultural practices and their effects, supervision by agronomists, and producers\u2019 participation in data collection and management. At the same time, a marketing study will be carried out in order to form a roadmap for the promotion of products in markets.<\/p>

The main activities of the programme include:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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  1. co-creation and implementation of a farming practices protocol with the participation of farmers aiming at the certification of \u201ctraditional products friendly to the biodiversity and the local landscapes of Kythera\u201d. The first protocol is related to olive growing.<\/li>
  2. producers\u2019 training in precision farming systems<\/li>
  3. the use of smart agriculture tools (smartphone app, web geodatabase) for monitoring production and the impacts of farming practices<\/li>
  4. a marketing study for formulating a roadmap for the promotion of products in markets<\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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    \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe programme is expected to benefit those who participate in the initial producers\u2019 group for the production of added value olive oil (members of cooperatives or others). Other farmers can also benefit by attending a seminar or by using the smart agriculture tools. The main phase of the programme started in March 2021 and will continue until October 2022.\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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    This programme, provided that it receives the full support of the people of Kythera, will become a milestone <\/strong>for a better future for our island.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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