David Songulashvili: “One of the Fundamental Pillars of Agricultural Development Is a Well-Functioning and Efficient Land Amelioration System”

Minister of Environmental Protection and Agriculture, Mr. David Songulashvili, attended the presentation of the 2025 Activity Report of LLC “Georgian Amelioration,” which outlined the company’s key projects, systemic reforms, and achieved results.

The Minister thanked the company’s employees for their efforts during 2025, noting that, with continued joint efforts, implementing the plans set for 2026 will be possible.

“LLC Georgian Amelioration is one of the key agencies within our Ministry. Through coordinated efforts, we have managed to implement a number of significant reforms. If we aim to develop agriculture, we must clearly understand that one of its fundamental foundations is a well-organized and efficient land reclamation system. This understanding has led to the transformation of the land reclamation service and the beginning of a new stage of development. From our side, I once again reaffirm our full readiness to provide maximum support—both at the legislative level and through the involvement of central authorities and other members of the Government and ensure that all the needs of our country in this field are fully met through adequate budgeting and practical measures,” Mr. Songulashvili stated.


In 2025, the “Georgian Amelioration” took significant steps toward enhancing the efficiency of irrigation and drainage infrastructure, improving service quality, and ensuring the rational management of water resources. Major technical and administrative changes were implemented, while rehabilitation and cleaning works were carried out on strategic canals and facilities, ensuring a stable water supply across thousands of hectares of agricultural land. At the same time, the company upgraded its technical base and strengthened regional operations, which will have a positive impact on both agricultural development and local employment.


During the presentation, the company’s General Director, Mr. Gigla Tamazashvili, emphasized the reorganization process launched in March 2025. As a result, the inspection service was strengthened, an Information and Training Center was established, and work began on the development of an interactive mapping system. After a 14-year hiatus, a new irrigation tariff was approved by the Georgian National Energy and Water Supply Regulatory Commission (GNERC). The company also created a new logo and brand book. As a result of the reforms, internal coordination and operational management improved, revenue collection rates increased, and the area of contracted agricultural land reached a record level, expanding from 60,440 hectares to 74,000 hectares.
 

For 2026, the company has planned the implementation of large-scale infrastructure projects, including the rehabilitation of irrigation and drainage systems, the construction and modernization of reservoirs, the rollout of a climate-smart irrigation program, and the introduction of billing and dispatch monitoring (SCADA) systems. Plans also include the establishment of regional offices and modern, customer-oriented service facilities.