agriculture in Caucasus

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Aquaculture farms to be set up in Georgia’s west

Aquaculture farms to be set up in Georgia’s west

The Georgian Government has approved the draft resolution on allocating eight locations in the coastline of Adjara, Samegrelo and Guria regions in the west for farming of fish and shellfish, Georgian Agriculture Minister Otar Shamugia said. …

Dagestan to store apples in large fruit silo

Dagestan to store apples in large fruit silo

The Polosa company, which is part of the Rychal-Su group of companies, will build a large fruit storage facility in the Suleiman-Stalsky district of Dagestan

Azerbaijan doubles export of fruit crops

Azerbaijan doubles export of fruit crops

During the first two months of this year, Azerbaijan has increased the export of some types of fruit crops. Sales have doubled compared to last year's figures.

Georgian wine to be certified according to Russian standards

Georgian wine to be certified according to Russian standards

Moscow and Tbilisi are considering creation of a laboratory in Georgia, where Georgian wine would be certified according to Russian standards. Local specialists are working on the task. A special expert group will certificate Georgian …

Tbilisi to host natural wine festival

Tbilisi to host natural wine festival

Tbilisi will host the natural wine festival ZERO COMPROMISE on May 5-6, 2023. The festival is organized by the Natural Wine Association and supported by the National Wine Agency.

New Wine Festival to be held in Tbilisi in May

New Wine Festival to be held in Tbilisi in May

New Wine Festival will be held in Tbilisi in May. Guests of the event will enjoy a tasting and a cultural program. They will also be able to communicate with the producers of the drink.

Georgia becomes chair of World Wine Trade Group

Georgia becomes chair of World Wine Trade Group

Georgia will lead international wine industry experts in discussions relating to global wine trade issues over the next 12 months as part of the country’s newly assumed status as the Chair of the World Wine Trade Group, the National Wine …

Israeli agricultural companies to work in Karabakh

Israeli agricultural companies to work in Karabakh

Agreements on joint cooperation have been signed between Israeli companies and the representatives of state agricultural parks of Azerbaijan, the founder of the Israeli-Azerbaijani Chamber of Commerce, Alex Kaplun,said. According to …

Karachay-Cherkessia supported farmers with 75 mn rubles

Karachay-Cherkessia supported farmers with 75 mn rubles

In Karachay-Cherkessia, in the framework of the Agrostartup program, 76 mn rubles were allocated to support farmers in 2022, the regional Ministry of Agriculture informs. A total of 49 farmers received funds. Grants were allocated for …

Vegetables harvest increases in Dagestan

Vegetables harvest increases in Dagestan

According to the results of 2022, farmers in Dagestan increased the area for vegetable production by 37%. About 1.5 mln tons of vegetables were harvested, Minister of Agriculture and Food of the region Mukhtarbiy Adzhekov informed. …

Georgia becomes major supplier of mineral water to Russia

Georgia becomes major supplier of mineral water to Russia

Over the past three months, Georgia has become a leader in the export of drinking and mineral water to Russia, the message of the Center for the Development of Advanced Technologies reads. In September-November, Georgia accounted for …

Systemic land registration in Georgia to be completed in 2024

Systemic land registration in Georgia to be completed in 2024

The nationwide systemic land registration will be fully completed by the end of 2024, making Georgia one of the countries where land ownership issues are “completely resolved”, Georgian Minister of Justice Rati Bregadze said. …

Georgia starts mandarin export

Georgia starts mandarin export

According to the Georgian government, the first 4,5 thousand tons of Georgian mandarins were exported. In addition to this, Georgia has already processed 200 tons of non-standard mandarins. To stimulate the processing of non-standard …

Sowing of winter crops in Stavropol ensured by aviation

Sowing of winter crops in Stavropol ensured by aviation

In the Stavropol Territory, aviation is being used for sowing winter crops, the head of the Mineralnye Vody city district, Vyacheslav Sergienko informed. “Employees of our agricultural enterprise Nadezhda decided to sow winter …

Chardonnay and Merlot grapes to be grown nearby Derbent

Chardonnay and Merlot grapes to be grown nearby Derbent

A large vineyard will be planted in the village of Dzhalgan, nearby Derbent, Dagestan. Saperavi, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay and Merlo grape varieties will be grown there, the press service of the government of Dagestan informs. In …