Promotion of organic farming in western Georgia

We promote biodiversity- and climate-friendly farming methods in western and eastern Georgia. Through capacity building, an organic farming education program and the development of two training and demonstration centers, we are making sustainable practices accessible to farming communities.

Agriculture is one of the most important economic sectors in Georgia. Small farmers who have been farming for generations are showing more and more interest in converting to organic farming. Our project aims to provide training and demonstrations on biodiversity-friendly and climate-adapted cultivation methods for various crops. We will achieve this by working with local communities, vocational schools and by developing two training and demonstration centers for organic farming.
The two centers in West and East Georgia will bring together farmers and students to showcase innovative, sustainable and environmentally friendly practices. We also sensitize young people and other relevant stakeholders through information events and dialogues.

Project area

Goals

Development of two biodiversity model farms

Establishment and further development of two agricultural biodiversity model farms with innovative practical examples, which serve organic farmers and local smallholders for demonstration, communication and training measures.

Promotion of an eco-district

Preparation of the Martvili project region for its development as an eco-district, including support for women’s and youth groups in the field of organic farming.

Education and advice on organic farming

Farmers, vocational school teachers and students/pupils receive training, advice and access to information and training measures.

Regional and climate-adapted crops

50 farms grow regional and climate-adapted crops.

Impacts

Two model farms with practical examples in western and eastern Georgia have been set up.

At least three selected climate-adapted cultivation methods for regionally relevant crops have been created and made accessible as practical examples for organic farmers in theory and practice.

The Martvili project region was prepared for its transition to an eco-district, including the eco-certification of selected farms.