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Agro Investment Business Forum held in Samegrelo Zemo-Svaneti region

Under the initiative of the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Agriculture, Agro-Investment Business Forum of Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti Region was held on the territory of Dadiani Palace in Zugdidi,  Samegrelo Region.

The Prime Minister of Georgia, Mamuka Bakhtadze together with the Minister of Environmental Protection and Agriculture, Levan Davitashvili and Governor of Samegrelo Zemo-Svaneti region Aleksandre Motserielia opened the Forum.

In his speech, the Minister of Environmental Protection and Agriculture has been focused on the issues related to the agricultural investment potential in the region and creation of the stable economic environment. 

The Minister drew attention to the various agricultural projects implemented in the country and underlined all state agricultural projects, which contribute to the development of agribusiness and allow local farmers to increase their production.

Since 2013, significant results have been achieved through implementing a number of agricultural projects in Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti region. In particular:

• 25 new enterprises were established and 45 more expanded and re-equipped under the "Unified Agro Project"

• More than 2100 new jobs have been created in the region through agricultural enterprises.

• New perennial gardens were built on more than 500 hectares of agricultural land area.

• Rehabilitation of tea plantations were implemented on more than 450 hectares, throughout the region.

As the Minister of Environmental Protection and Agriculture, Levan Davitashvili noted, similar events promote effective communication between the government and private sector , it also provides opportunities to get familiar with the agro-production development potential in the region.

"Today's Forum provides an excellent platform to get acquainted with the agricultural potential of Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti region and gives opportunities to use this potential more efficiently’’- said Levan Davitashvili.

Under the event, agricultural specialists delivered presentations about hazelnut farming, berry growing, livestock and beekeeping farming. The participants highlighted implemented and ongoing state projects and drew their attention to the development of different agricultural fields in the region.

The Agricultural Projects Management Agency carries out a "Unified Agro Project", which aims  the long-term development of the agricultural sector, including improvement of agricultural competitiveness, stable growth of high quality products and introduction of international food safety standards.