In February, when the streets of Sachkhere, Georgia are covered with snow and temperatures reach -2 degrees Celsius outside, 39-year-old Shorena Jambazishvili collects her plastic gloves, new syringes, some medicines...

The misty mountains of Adjara overlook a quiet, green gorge in the tree-filled Khulo, where Zebur Iakobadze’s electric saws are buzzing as he cuts fir planks for his wooden beehives....

The Frank Benton International Beekeeping Association, which unites 12 beekeeping farms, has joined the National Animal Identification-Registration and Traceability System (NAITS) of Georgia. The association signed a memorandum of understanding...

Ana Chitishvili is a 27-year-old woman from Ateni village in the Shida Kartli region of Georgia. She is a beekeeper and owns a family business that produces natural honey. “My father...

The One Country One Priority Product (OCOP) Secretariat at FAO Headquarters and the FAO Country Office in Georgia are pleased to announce a webinar on the successful biocontrol of the...

Tbilisi, Georgia – FAO has launched a new project to assess the feasibility of implementing land consolidation pilot projects integrated with irrigation rehabilitation, as standalone activities and as a part of...

In May 2023, Through the support of the European Union (EU) under the ENPARD IV Programme, an International FAO expert in official risk-based inspection controls, Alberto Mantovani, visited Georgia. He...

No matter what we do or where we are, we play an important role in making sure – food is safe and healthy to eat. On 7 June Georgia joined the...

Georgia Launches Project to Boost Climate Action in Agriculture and Food Systems  The Ministry of Environmental Protection and Agriculture of Georgia, in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the...

FAO welcomes new Global Parliamentary Pact to promote the right of adequate food for all On 15-16 June the Second Global Parliamentary Summit against Hunger and Malnutrition was held in Valparaíso,...

In collaboration with the National Food Agency (NFA) of the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Agriculture (MEPA), the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) conducted a regional...

In May 2023, through the financial support of the European Union (EU) and in collaboration with the Rural Development Agency, FAO held theoretical and practical pieces of training for almond...

In May 2023, through the support of the European Union, representatives of the National Food Agency (NFA) of Georgia participated in a study visit to Latvia to learn about the...

In June 2023, The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), through the support of the European Union (EU) under ENPARD IV, started preparatory meetings and training sessions on the Assessment of...

In June 2023, through the support of the European Union, under EU4Business initiative, Georgian peach and apricot farmers and farm managers had the opportunity to attend training sessions delivered by...

Exploring Georgia’s gastronomy offers tourists unique insights into the country and its culture. Enriching tourists’ experiences also has the potential to attract more visitors which can generate vital income in rural...

International quotations for all major cereals decline, but high domestic food prices threaten vulnerable countries The benchmark index of international food commodity prices declined again in June, led by price decreases...

Latest research shows around 735 million people currently facing hunger, compared to 613 million in 2019 Rome/New York/Geneva – Over 122 million more people are facing hunger in the world since...

Through the support of the European Union (EU), under ENPARD IV, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations has launched the first support opportunity for Food Business...

In July 2023, through the support of the European Union (EU), the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in Georgia organised a four-day study visit to Italy...