During the war, many spare parts were stolen or destroyed. The result is that nearly 800 tractors are now operational again. Some agencies have bought new tractors for farmers. This way we are supporting hundreds of farmers and kickstarting local economies in a big way. CARE also helps the poorest farmers by providing them with seeds and fertilizers to prepare for the next harvest.
Land mines are also a major problem for farmers.
Hundreds of thousands of mines are planted in fields and grazing areas. Some farmers get so frustrated that they try to do it themselves. The result has been more deaths and injuries. CARE has been looking for ways to speed up demining on farmland by bringing in specialists who use demining machinery and trained dogs. There is also a great need for good vocational and agricultural education in Kosovo, according to Taylor, who is assessing ways in which CARE can help.