An agricultural advisory office has been opened in Paraćin, aiming to support over 4,000 registered farms in the municipality. Four young experts have been hired to provide consulting, education, and technical support to farmers. State Secretary Bratislav Ćirković highlighted ongoing improvements in farmers’ conditions, reminding about subsidies for certified seed purchases, breeding livestock, and fuel refunds. He especially emphasized insurance cost reimbursements ranging from 50 to 70%, addressing climate change challenges. The local government in Paraćin has increased agricultural funding tenfold and promises to continue support. But is this truly a revolution or just another bureaucratic tale? Farmers now have advisors on the ground, but will this really change their situation or will it remain just paperwork? Special advisor Milica Janković recalled that in 2022, several million dinars were allocated through various incentive programs in Paraćin, and farmers no longer need to travel to Jagodina for expert help. Is this the dawn of a new era for Serbian agriculture or just another political show? The four young experts will be the first contact point for farmers with the system, but will their help be genuinely useful or lost in bureaucratic mazes? The office opening is certainly a step forward, but the real picture will emerge through results on the ground and farmers’ satisfaction. If you have experience with advisory services or opinions on such initiatives, drop a comment and share your thoughts — is this real help or just another empty story? Let the voices of the real people on the ground be heard!
