Global Nature Fund | Promotion of organic farming in western Georgia

We promote biodiversity- and climate-friendly farming methods in western Georgia. Through capacity building, an education program for organic farming and the establishment of a training center, we make 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 increasing 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 setting up a training center for organic farming.

The center, which is unique in the Martvili region, will bring farmers and students together to present innovative, sustainable and environmentally friendly practical examples. We will also raise awareness among young people and other relevant stakeholders through information events and dialogues.

Project area

Goals

Development of biodiversity model farm

Establishment of an agricultural biodiversity model farm with innovative practical examples, which serves organic farmers and local smallholders for demonstration, communication and training measures.

Round table

Organizing a round table with 20 stakeholders to network and raise awareness.

Access to information and training measures

Farmers receive advice and free access to information and training measures.

Regional and climate-adapted crops

50 farms grow regional and climate-adapted crops.

Impacts

A model farm with practical examples has been set up.

At least three 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.

A stakeholder dialogue was initiated with 20 players from politics, companies, public and private organizations to discuss current funding programs and their potential for the target group.