About merckens development support gmbh
Mds is an international consulting company based in Germany, specialising in advisory services, training, project management, and capacity-building across the organic and biodynamic agricultural value chain. Its expertise spans regenerative farming systems, sustainable water stewardship, biodiversity management, certification schemes, and rural development.
The company has implemented projects globally funded by the European Union and international development agencies- supporting farmers, producer organisations, cooperatives, and agri-food value chains in Europe, Africa, Asia, Central America, and Mediterranean region.
Through an interdisciplinary and practice-oriented approach, mds promotes sustainable agricultural systems environmental resilience, strengthen local capacities, and drive long-term socio-economic development.
Merckens's role in the consortium
Mds contributes to ReMedi with its expertise in organic, regenerative, and biodynamic farming practices, sustainable water management, biodiversity enhancement and farmer capacity development.
Mds leads and supports the implementation, monitoring, and assessment of agroecological solutions across pilot regions. The company facilitates knowledge exchange among project partners and stakeholders and contributes to the development of training programmes, advisory services, and certification-related activities.
Through these contributions, mds plays a key role in advancing sustainable agricultural practices, stakeholder management, participatory research, and inclusive governance processes in rural and agricultural communities.
