Supporting Conservation Agriculture in Georgia
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| Introduction | FAO Georgia, through the European Neighbourhood Programme for Agriculture and Rural Development (ENPARD) project, provides no-till planting machines to farmers in drought-prone areas with little rainfall. |
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| Country | Georgia |
| Start date | |
| Status | Completed |
| Objective / Goal |
Use conservation agriculture practices (specifically no-till planting) to combat soil degradation, lower production costs and improve the resilience and productivity of grain farmers in regions susceptible to drought. |
| Beneficiaries | Grain farmers in low-rainfall areas |
| Activities |
FAO Georgia, through the European Neighbourhood Programme for Agriculture and Rural Development (ENPARD) project, provides no-till planting machines to farmers in drought-prone areas with little rainfall. With its extension team, FAO Georgia offers additional technical assistance and guidance on conservation agriculture principles. ENPARD is also developing multimedia materials to bolster engagement and further encourage the adoption of conservation agriculture practices. |
| Impact |
Thirty percent reduction in crop-cycle costs. Maintenance and improvement of soil structure, health and productivity. Increased flexibility for sowing windows, crucial in this unpredictable climate. |
| Tags | agrobiodiversity agroecology biodiversity conservation nature-based solutions organic agriculture soil conservation soil degradation |