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 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

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.

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.

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

50 farms grow regional and climate-adapted crops.

Impacts

2

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

≥ 3

Selected climate-adapted cultivation methods for regionally relevant crops have been developed and made accessible as practical examples for organic farmers in theory and practice.