EVENTS: ECOBREEDS survey of sheep farmers on Mount Vlašić – Bosnia and Herzegovina

Within the framework of the ECOBREEDS project, a survey of sheep farmers was conducted in late May and during June in the Municipality of Travnik and on Mount Vlašić. The aim of the survey was to collect first-hand information on farmers’ daily work, grazing practices, production costs, product sales, available support mechanisms, and the challenges they face in maintaining pastoral livestock systems and preserving local breeds.
Mount Vlašić and the wider Travnik area have a long-standing tradition of sheep farming, and the experiences of local farmers represent the most valuable source of information for understanding the real situation on the ground. Pastoral sheep farming on Vlašić is not only a form of agricultural production, but also an important part of local tradition, the preservation of rural areas, landscapes, and local livestock breeds.
For this reason, the contribution of farmers is essential for a better understanding and long-term preservation of this production system. The data collected through the survey will support further ECOBREEDS project activities and contribute to a more comprehensive understanding of traditional sheep farming in this area.