11-12.09.2026
A pickup truck in the middle of a cotton field. On its back – a spraying drone. Around it – farmers, experts and partners from three countries, watching the machine being prepared for work. That is one of the pictures we brought back from Orestiada, Greece, where ADAPTAGRI activities took place on 11 and 12 September 2026 with the participation of the Dobrudzha Agrarian and Business School.
Day one: from policy to the field
In the Municipal Council Hall of Orestiada, the Workshop for Public Officers brought together public authorities, experts, practitioners and the project partners from Greece, Türkiye and Bulgaria. The topics: how agriculture can adapt to the climate, how to use water more wisely and protect the soil, and how European and national goals can become solutions that work in the field.
In the evening: honey, music and greetings from Dobrich
On the evening of 11 September, the central square of Orestiada turned into a honey market, with local producers lining up their stalls. On stage there was a presentation on farming practices in Evros, and Vesela Panova, the project’s financial manager, greeted everyone on behalf of the Dobrudzha Agrarian and Business School.
Day two: greenhouses, cotton and drones
The second day was spent entirely in the field. In the greenhouses, participants saw drip irrigation in action – water exactly where the plant needs it. In the field, the spraying drone showed how it is prepared and how it works. For us, it was a glimpse of the future: in Dobrudzha, drones are only just arriving.
Why we went
Evros, Thrace and Dobrudzha are different, but their problems are shared: drought, heatwaves and the need for smarter resource management. Every partner left Orestiada with ideas to put into practice at home.
We would like to thank our partners and hosts in Orestiada for the excellent organisation, fruitful discussions and warm hospitality!
Have a question about your farm? The Help Centre of the Dobrudzha Agrarian and Business School in Dobrich answers free of charge, Monday to Friday, 10:00–12:00, on +359 885 398 656 and at adaptagri.helpdesk@gmail.com.
ADAPTAGRI is co-financed by the European Union through the Interreg VI-B NEXT Black Sea Basin 2021–2027 Programme.
This publication was produced with the financial support of the European Union. Its contents are the sole responsibility of the Dobrudzha Agrarian and Business School and do not necessarily reflect the views of the European Union or the Interreg NEXT Black Sea Basin Programme.
