Ministry of Agriculture of Georgia
Annual Report 2016
Strategic vision for the development of agricultural sector of Georgia, based on the princi- ples of sustainable development, is focused on encouraging proper environment for reli- able growth of high quality agricultural production, on enhancing competitiveness, provid- ing food security and safety and overcoming poverty in rural areas.
Georgia’s Agricultural Sector Development Strategy for 2015-2020.
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE OF GEORGIA CONTENT 4 Function and Goals of The Ministry of Agriculture of Georgia ...... 6
Institutions under the Ministry of Agriculture of Georgia ...... 7
Agriculture in Numbers ...... 8
Agricultural Projects’ Management Agency ...... 20
Preferential Agrocredit Project ...... 21
Project “Plant the Future” ...... 23
Agricultural Insurance Program ...... 25
Project for Co-funding of Agricultural Products Processing and Preserving Enterprises ...... 26
Tea Plantations’ Rehabilitation Program ...... 28
Agricultural Production Support Program ...... 29
New and Enlarged Enterprises ...... 30
Assistance to Small Farmers during Spring Season’s Work ...... 31
Advancement of Standards ...... 31
National Wine Agency ...... 32
Promotion of Georgian Wine ...... 33
Export of Georgian Wine ...... 36
Vintage 2016 ...... 37
Vineyards’ Cadastre Program ...... 39
Research of Vine and Wine Culture ...... 39
Agricultural Cooperatives’ Development Agency ...... 40
Georgian Amelioration ...... 42
National Food Agency ...... 46
Food Safety ...... 47
Provision of Veterinary Safety ...... 50
Provision of Phytosanitary Safety ...... 52
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE OF GEORGIA CONTENT 5 Laboratory of the Ministry of Agriculture ...... 54
Scientifi c-Research Center of the Ministry of Agriculture ...... 64
Enhancement of Extension Services ...... 72
Georgia’s Rural Development Strategy for 2017-2020 ...... 74
Sectoral Development ...... 74
Market Information System ...... 76
Forecasting of Crop Yield ...... 76
Eurointegration ...... 76
International Visits, Meetings ...... 77
International Treaties and Agreements ...... 80
Promotion of Georgian Agricultural Products and Cuisine ...... 82
Accountability to the Society ...... 84
Media Tours ...... 84
Infrastructural Projects ...... 85
Social Support ...... 86
Newspaper "Chveni Sopeli" (Our Village) ...... 87
Law-Making Activities ...... 88
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE OF GEORGIA 6
The main function of the Ministry of Agriculture of Georgia is to develop and implement the integrated state policy for the development of agriculture in Georgia.
Goals of the Ministry are:
• Implementing agricultural reforms in consideration of the country’s traditions and international experi- ence;
• Supporting development of agricultural cooperation;
• Supporting the processing primary agricultural produce and food production;
• Supporting the growth of income and food safety in agricultural sector in consideration of the principles of sustainable development of agriculture;
• Supporting the use of export potential and taking and strengthening positions on international markets;
• Collecting and analyzing information on the conditions and tendencies at internal and external markets;
• Supporting and organizing scientifi c & consulting services, capacity building and training of agricultural entrepreneurs;
• Registration and organization of pesticides, agrochemicals, testing new animal and/or plant breeds within the scope of its competence;
• Supporting the renewal of and accessibility to agricultural equipment and technologies;
• Forecasting the need for pesticides and agrochemicals and supporting their use.
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE OF GEORGIA 7 LEPL NATIONAL FOOD AGENCY
Food safety is the priority encompassing the entire chain of state control. To protect the con- sumers’ rights, the Agency takes control over the local and imported food. The Agency is mainly focused on the protection of human life and health, animal health and well-being, and plant health and safety.
LEPL SCIENTIFIC-RESEARCH CENTER OF AGRICULTURE
The purpose of the Center’s activities is to support maximum use of the potential of agricul- tural sector, growth of harvest, analysis and resolution of existing problems at scientifi c level, introduction of modern and innovative technologies and methods, provision of risk assessment in the fi elds of food safety, veterinary and plant protection through the use of and based on best practices and scientifi c experience. www.scra.gov.ge
LEPL NATIONAL WINE AGENCY
The main goals of the Agency’s activities are promotion of Georgian wine, support the improve- ment of the quality of the products of viticulture-wine making industry and growth of export potential of Georgian wines. www.georgianwine.gov.ge
AGRICULTURAL COOPERATIVES DEVELOPMENT AGENCY
The goal of the Agency is supporting the creation and development of business-oriented farm- ers’ associations. The Agency ensures granting, suspending and terminating agricultural co- operative status, carries out monitoring and implements the state programs. www.acda.gov.ge
LEPL LABORATORY OF THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE Laboratory of the Ministry of Agriculture of Georgia carries out diagnosing animal and plant diseases and examines food products countrywide. The network of labs of the Ministry is equipped with the modern devices. Quality management system corresponding to the inter- national standard ISO 17025 and the requirement of ISO 9001:2015 is used by the Laboratory. www.lma.gov.ge
LTD GEORGIAN AMELIORATION During the last decades, due to disinvestment in the melioration sector, the usual process of land cultivation had been destroyed and considerable part of agricultural land became inap- propriate for harvesting. Since the end of 2012, the state budget has been funding this sector with considerable sum. Respectively, intense rehabilitation of the melioration infrastructure is carried out countrywide. www.melioracia.ge
NGO AGRICULTURAL PROJECTS MANAGEMENT AGENCY
To support the development of agricultural sector, the Agency carries out the following projects: • Preferential Agro-Credit Project; Processing and Preserving Enterprises; • Tea Plantations’ Rehabilitation Program; • Agricultural Insurance Program; • Agricultural Production Support Program; • Project “Plant the Future”. • Project for Co-Funding Agricultural Products www.apma.ge
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE OF GEORGIA 8
AGRICULTURE IN NUMBERS
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE OF GEORGIA BUDGET
Budget Allocation Dynamics for the Ministry of 9 Agriculture (million GEL)
350.0 4.0%
300.0 3.5% 3.0% 250.0 2.5% 200.0 2.0% 150.0 1.5% 100.0 1.0% 50.0 0.5% - 0.0% 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017* Ministry of Agriculture 30.6 85.1 228.4 223.6 265.8 308.2 330.3 272.5
% in Budget 0.6% 1.4% 3.4% 3.4% 3.6% 3.8% 3.8% 3.0%
Source: Ministry of Finance of Georgia; Ministry of Agriculture of Georgia. Note: Data for 2017 are given based on the budget approved for the Ministry of Agriculture and total budget expenses planned in 2017.
GENERAL INDICATORS During 2016, the total worth of agricultural product output in the country amounted to GEL 3.9 billion, while prod- ucts worth GEL 4.4 billion were created through the processing of agricultural output. Total output of agricultural business exceeds the equivalent fi gure of 2015 by 2.3%, which is mainly due to the growth in in output of primary products, where the growth indicator constitutes 7.9%. In 2016, initial production indicator increased by 40.4% compared to 2012, while the growth in processing sector accounts to 18%. Indicator of agricultural services, which is a part of total production of economy, accounted to GEL 248.8 million, which exceeds the same fi gures of 2015 and 2012 by 28.5% and 126.4% respectively.
TOTAL OUTPUT OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS (MILLION GEL)
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016*
Growing grain and other crops, not includ- 287 471 415 485 515 497 504 ed in other categories
Growing crops required for production of 329 476 396 598 689 722 618 fruits, walnuts, beverages and spices
Growing vegetables, specialized gardening 316 290 276 322 410 403 376 and nursery production
Animal husbandry 1,240 1,337 1,610 1,666 1,613 1,837 2,195
Agricultural services 69 99 110 139 161 194 249
Total output of agricultural products 2,242 2,674 2,807 3,210 3,387 3,653 3,942
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE OF GEORGIA TOTAL OUTPUT GOT AS A RESULT OF PROCESSING AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS (MILLION GEL) 10 Wheat fl our 346 477 483 475 479 495 493 Bread, biscuit and other pastry 1,043 1,256 1,264 1,273 1,356 1,426 1,338
Meat products 105 125 131 143 168 190 192
Dairy products 431 463 488 496 587 652 649
Alcoholic beverages 401 443 556 685 906 617 622
Other products of food industry 621 792 813 910 1,071 1,133 1,115
Total output of processed agricultural 2,946 3,556 3,735 3,983 4,567 4,513 4,408 products
Total production of agribusiness (million 5,188 6,230 6,542 7,193 7,955 8,165 8,350 GEL)
Total production of the country in base 30,467 36,431 39,293 40,551 43,927 48,250 51,552 prices (million GEL)
Total share of agribusiness output in coun- 17.0% 17.1% 16.6% 17.7% 18.1% 16.9% 16.2% try’s total production
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE OF GEORGIA Dynamics of Agribusiness Production (million GEL)
9,000.0 11 8,000.0 7,000.0 6,000.0 5,000.0 4,000.0 3,000.0 2,000.0 1,000.0 0.0 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016* Food industry 2,946.1 3,555.6 3,734.6 3,982.8 4,567.2 4,512.6 4,408.0 Initial production 2,241.8 2,674.0 2,807.2 3,210.0 3,387.5 3,652.7 3,942.1
Added Value in Agricultural Sector (current prices, million GEL)
5,000.0
4,000.0
3,000.0
2,000.0
1,000.0
0.0 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016* Processing agricultural produce 1,082.3 1,339.3 1,346.6 1,586.1 1,796.9 1,845.4 1,918.0
Primary production 1,509.9 1,854.9 1,933.3 2,195.0 2,328.1 2,507.6 2,703.2 Total - agricultural sector 2,592.1 3,194.2 3,279.9 3,781.1 4,125.0 4,353.0 4,621.2
*) Preliminary Data, Source: GEOSTAT.
According to the preliminary data of 2016, the added value created in agricultural sector exceeds GEL 4.6 billion. The equivalent fi gure in 2015 was GEL 4.4 billion. The growth rate of added value in the sector of agriculture was 6.2% compared to 2015 and 40.9% compared to 2012. The share of agricultural sector in the country's total GDP, according to the preliminary data of 2016, equals 15.8%, while the same fi gure was 14.6% in 2012.
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE OF GEORGIA 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016* 12 Primary production share in GDP including 8.4% 8.8% 8.6% 9.4% 9.3% 9.1% 9.3% Of which: Plant growing 3.6% 4.1% 3.3% 4.2% 4.4% 4.1% 3.5% Animal husbandry 4.2% 4.0% 4.5% 4.5% 4.1% 4.2% 4.7% Agricultural services 0.3% 0.3% 0.3% 0.4% 0.4% 0.5% 0.6% Forestry, fi shing 0.4% 0.4% 0.4% 0.4% 0.4% 0.4% 0.4% Agricultural output processing share in GDP 6.0% 6.4% 6.0% 6.8% 7.2% 6.7% 6.6% Including: Grind industry production, feed production 0.4% 0.3% 0.3% 0.3% 0.3% 0.3% 0.3%
Bread and pastry production 0.4% 0.4% 0.4% 0.4% 0.4% 0.6% 0.5%
Other food products 0.7% 1.0% 1.0% 1.2% 1.3% 1.4% 1.3%
Mineral water and non-alcoholic beverages 0.7% 0.6% 0.7% 0.9% 1.1% 1.0% 1.1%
Alcoholic beverages 0.8% 0.7% 0.9% 1.1% 1.3% 0.8% 0.9%
Tobacco production 0.1% 0.1% 0.1% 0.1% 0.1% 0.1% 0.0%
Produce processing in households 3.0% 3.1% 2.7% 2.8% 2.6% 2.6% 2.6%
Total -share of agricultural sector in GDP 14.4% 15.2% 14.6% 16.2% 16.4% 15.8% 15.8%
*) Preliminary Data, Source: GEOSTAT. Growth in primary agricultural production is observed in all regions of the country. The sector especially grows in Kakheti region; the growth rate exceeds 15% in other regions of Georgia due to the measures taken since 2012.
Total Added Value in Agriculture According to Regions (current prices, million GEL) 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Kakheti 212.4 216.8 277.6 192.9 194.8 275.8 286.6 387.6 449.4 497.4 Shida Kartli and 193.0 171.5 144.9 170.7 178.4 197.0 238.8 264.2 271.1 274.7 Mtskheta-Mtianeti Kvemo Kartli 280.8 276.0 302.0 229.5 271.6 338.3 339.7 359.8 362.6 437.2 Samtskhe-Javakheti 126.2 144.3 164.1 188.8 172.9 213.7 188.5 207.7 248.6 248.9 Adjara 94.2 117.3 84.0 81.7 75.7 94.8 118.5 133.8 134.7 142.1 Guria 99.9 109.6 69.7 74.1 83.4 115.7 118.7 134.9 152.5 160.4 Samegrelo- Zemo 218.2 218.1 211.4 223.3 257.7 300.2 290.5 323.2 334.9 340.9 Svaneti Imereti, Ra- cha-Lechkhumi and 318.3 308.1 296.4 296.0 275.3 319.4 352.0 383.9 374.4 406.0 Kvemo Svaneti Total 1,544.3 1,562.7 1,551.1 1,457.1 1,509.9 1,854.9 1,933.3 2,195.0 2,328.1 2,507.6
Source: GEOSTAT.
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE OF GEORGIA PROCESSING SECTOR Interest of business circles in agricultural sector of Georgia is increasing. According to the data declared by en- 13 terprises, in 2016 the value of produced food products equaled GEL 2.8 billion, which exceeds the same fi gure of 2012 by 41%. At the beginning of 2017, there were 4249 enterprises in agricultural sector, out of which 1753 were based in Tbilisi.
Operational Agricultural Enterprises by Regions Region Small Enterprise Medium Enterprise Large Enterprise Georgia (total) 3621 338 290 Including: Tbilisi 1483 144 126 Adjara 283 32 15 Guria 104 7 11 Imereti 422 24 12 Kakheti 396 38 28 Mtskheta-Mtianeti 61 4 8 Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti 32 3 1 Samegrelo and Zemo Svaneti 261 31 59 Samtskhe-Javakheti 76 5 9 Kvemo Kartli 279 22 13 Shida Kartli 224 28 8
Source: GEOSTAT. 1035 out of all operative enterprises produce primary agricultural goods, while the others work on processing agricultural products.
Enterprises by Field of Operation Field of Operation Small Enterprise Medium Enterprise Large Enterprise Primary production 900 98 37 Processing agricultural products (total) 2721 240 253 Including: Meat production 166 24 20 Fish production 31 2 4 Fruit and vegetable processing 143 31 70 Dairy production 86 20 14 Production of grind-cereal goods 8 Production of bread and confectionary of short storage 1509 66 32 period Production of pastry of long storage period 176 6 5 Production of pasta 58 10 5
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE OF GEORGIA Enterprises by Field of Operation 14 Tea and coffee processing 70 9 5 Production of distilled alcoholic beverages 35 3 6 Wine production 152 37 38 Beer production 15 1 5 Production of mineral waters and other non-alcoholic 87 9 11 beverages Other activities 185 22 38
Source: GEOSTAT. In recent years, the number of persons employed by the business in agriculture and fi shing sectors has been increasing. Such employment includes both hired labor and private registered businesses. The number of em- ployed by agriculture sector exceeded 12,000 in 2015, which is 9% and 49% more compared to previous year and 2012 respectively. Together with employment rate, the average monthly salary is also increasing in the said sector. According to data of 2015, the average monthly salary of the persons employed by agricultural and fi shing sectors was GEL 577 and GEL 850 respectively, which considerably exceeds the same indicators of previous years.
The Number of Persons Employed by Business in Agriculture and Fishing Sectors
15,000 11,324 12,295 10,306 10,000 6,485 7,678 6,708 8,266 5,000
0 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Average Monthly Salary (GEL) Paid by Business Agricultural Sector
800.0 577.4 600.0 491.1 500.0 392.0 423.3 400.0 261.3 278.1 200.0 0.0 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Average Monthly Salary (GEL) Paid by Business in Fishing Sector
1,000.0 849.5 587.1 388.9 503.3 500.0 257.2 341.4 271.1
0.0 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE OF GEORGIA FOREIGN TRADE According to the data of 2016, Georgia exported agricultural goods worth USD 692.2 million, which exceeds the 15 equivalent fi gures of 2015 and 2012 by 13.1% and 35.6% respectively. The share of export of agricultural products accounts to 33% in the total amount of country's export within the same period. Major exported products include: hazelnut (26%), wine (16%), alcoholic beverages (13%), mineral and freshwaters (12%), cattle (5%), fi sh fl our (2%), non-alcoholic sparkling beverages (2%), citruses (2%), and others. In 2016, Georgia exported food products into 88 countries. Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area (DCFTA) Agreement supports the trade with the EU countries and diversifi cation of export markets. In 2016, the value of food products exported by Georgia in the EU equaled USD 221 million, which exceeded the same fi gure of 2012 twice. According to the data of 2016, Georgia imported food products worth to USD 1.1 billion, which is 4% less com- pared to the previous year. The share of imported food products in the total amount of the country's import is 14.7%. Major products imported in Georgia include: tobacco (10%), wheat (8%), sugar (6%), poultry (5%), choco- late products (5%), vegetable oils (4%), fl our-based confectionary (3%), food additives (3%), and others. In 2016, Georgia imported food products from 105 countries. Based on the data on foreign trade of agricultural food products, in 2016 the negative trade balance decreased by 25% as compared to 2015.
Export/Import of Food Products (million USD)
1,500.0 1,263.7 1,288.6 1,183.8 1,306.1 1,106.5 1,062.2 1,000.0 825.8 774.8 612.2 692.2 436.6 510.6 500.0
0.0 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 -500.0 -514 -480 -494 -370 -1,000.0 - 747 -753
Export Import Trade Balance
Source: GEOSTAT
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE OF GEORGIA 16 Major Export Markets for Food Products (2016)
The EU 15% Russia
Ukraine 4% 32% 4% Armenia
Iraq 5% Kazakhstan 6% Azerbaijan 6% Turkey 20% 8% Other countries
Major Importers of Food Products (2016)
18% 21% The EU
Russia 5% Ukraine
Turkey 11% Brazil 24% Other countries
21%
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE OF GEORGIA Basic Agricultural Exports in 2016 (million USD) 17
200.0 178.9 180.0 152.2 160.0 140.0 113.5 120.0 91.8 100.0 79.8 80.0 60.0 36.8 40.0 15.2 12.1 11.7 20.0 0.0 Hazelnut Wine Alcoholic Mineral Cattle Fish Citruses Non-alcoholic Other beverages and (live) flour sparkling products fresh beverages waters
Source: GEOSTAT
Based on the data of 2016, Georgia exported food products worth USD 220.5 million in the EU countries, which exceeds the same fi gure of 2015 by 6% and is twice as much as the equivalent indicator in 2012. In 2016, the share of the EU countries in the total amount of the export of food products is 32%. The major exported goods include: hazelnut in both initial and processed form (74%), alcoholic beverages (10%), wines (6%), mineral waters (6%), and others. In 2016, Georgia imported the food products worth USD 222.2 million from the EU countries, which is 9% less as compared to the same fi gure in the previous year. The share of the import from the EU countries in the total amount of the import of food products equals 21%. The major goods imported include: alcoholic beverages (9%), poultry meat (7%), sugar (6%), chocolate products (5%), food additives (5%), feed (5%), and others.
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE OF GEORGIA Export/Import of Food Products in EU (million USD) 18 Export Import Trade Balance
300.0 251.2 244.2 250.0 216.7 222.2 203.3 202.5 208.4 220.5 200.0 179.0 182.6 141.3 150.0 106.0 100.0 50.0 0.0 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 -50.0 -19.9 -37.7 -34.5 -35.9 -1.8 -100.0 -97.2 -150.0
Food Products Imported from the EU Countries in 2016 (million USD)
140.0 132.0
120.0
100.0
80.0
60.0
40.0 19.1 15.8 20.0 13.1 11.9 11.3 10.6 8.5 - Alcoholic Poultry Sugar Chocolate Food Feed Malt Other beverages meat products additives extract products
Food Products Exported into the EU Countries in 2016 (million USD)
160.0 145.5 140.0 120.0 100.0 80.0 60.0 40.0 21.8 17.2 14.2 20.0 12.2 9.5 - Hazelnut Alcoholic Processed Wines Mineral Other beverages hazelnut and fresh products waters
Source: GEOSTAT
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE OF GEORGIA EDUCATION In 2015-2016 academic year, the number of students in the fi eld of agricultural sciences slightly changed com- 19 pared to previous academic year. In 2015-2016, 2,293 students studied agricultural sciences at state and private higher educational institutions and professional programs, which is twice as much as the same fi gure of 2013- 2014 academic year and is less by 20 as compared to the same indicator of 2014-2015.
Number of Students at Higher Educational Institutions in the Field of Agricultural Sciences
2500
2000
1500
1000
500
0 2012-2013 2013-2014 2014-2015 2015-2016 academic year academic year academic year academic year Bachelor's Master's degree Professional degree programs programs programs
Source: GEOSTAT
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE OF GEORGIA 20
AGRICULTURAL PROJECTS MANAGEMENT AGENCY
The major function of Agricultural Projects' Management Agency is development and management of the proj- ects initiated by the Ministry of Agriculture of Georgia. The Agency, within the scope of state program - "Pro- duce in Georgia - for Rapid Development" - implements "United Agroproject", which, through the accessibility to funds, supports long-term and sustainable development of agriculture, ensures entrepreneurial environment safeguarding the growth of quality and quantity of agricultural output produced in Georgia, production of compet- itive and high quality produce, food safety and increase of export.
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE OF GEORGIA PREFERENTIAL AGROCREDIT PROJECT
Goal of the project: 21 The project has been implemented since March of 2013. It aims to support primary agricultural production, pro- cessing, preserving and realization of agricultural products through ensuring physical persons and legal entities with low-cost and accessible funding. Within the frame of the project, enterprises working on primary agricultural production, processing, preserving and/or realization of agricultural goods are granted the opportunity to get agrocredits and agroleasing for fi xed and turnover assets from fi nancial institutions. Agrocredits are provided by commercial banks and fi nancial insti- tutions (13 banks and 2 leasing organizations) participating in the project, while the Agency ensures co-funding of interests on the loans. It should be mentioned, that to get banking system interested in agricultural sector and its involvement in the project is one of the most considerable achievements, which supports development of agriculture. Taking into consideration the amount and purpose of the loans, the project is divided into the following compo- nents.
Agrocredit for Fixed Assets
20,000 - 150,000 - no more than 16% 150,001 – 600,000 - no more than 15% 600,001 – 1,500,000 - no more than 14%
The Agency co-fi nances the interest on the loans in an amount of 11%.
Agrocredit for Turnover Assets for Specialized and Seasonal Projects 20,000 - 150,000 - no more than 16% 150,001 – 600,000 - no more than 15% 600,001 – 1,500,000 - no more than 14% 1,500,001 – 5,000,000 - no more than 13% 5,000,000 – 15,000,000 - no more than 12%
Agrocredit within the Scope of the Project "Produce in Georgia" 1,500,000 – 3,000,000 - no more than refi nancing rate +6% 3,000,001 – 5,000,000 - no more than refi nancing rate +5% The Agency co-fi nances the interest on the loans in an amount of 10%.
Preferential Agroleasing 20,000 - 1,500,000 - no more than 21% The Agency co-fi nances the interest on the loans in an amount of 12%. As from the start of Preferential Agrocredit through to 2016 in Georgia were issued:
For Turnover Assets 11, 508 loans in amount of GEL 392,970,739 70 loans in an amount of USD 25,429,933
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE OF GEORGIA For Fixed Assets 22 13,805 loans in an amount of GEL 367,829,575 2,190 loans in an amount of GEL 214,637, 565 In 2013-2016, 25,313 loans are issued in all, the total amount of which equals to GEL 760,800,314 2,260 loans in an amount of USD 240,067,498
In 2016, 1,891 loans and leasings were issued, including: 1,056 loans in an amount of GEL 73,663,191 and 835 loans in an amount of USD 52, 379,899. Throughout Georgia, most of the loans were issued in the following fi elds: animal husbandry (more than 10,000), sheep husbandry (up to 3,500), and plant growing (up to 2,100).
Number of Number of Loan Issued, Number of Number of Loan Issued, Year/Region Loans Benefi ciaries GEL Loans Benefi ciaries USD 2016 , Georgia 1,056 978 73,663,191 835 721 52,379,899 Adjara 5 4 190,000 15 10 652,700 Guria 10 9 348,800 10 9 1,044,800 Tbilisi 8 8 615,500 22 21 4,319,362 Imereti 69 66 4,357,442 58 45 2,615,093 Kakheti 542 495 47,120,705 399 344 26,265,229 Mtskheta-Mtianeti 27 24 1,233,500 20 17 1,692,385 Racha-Lechkhumi 4 4 430,000 8 6 464,170 Samegrelo- Zemo Svaneti 84 78 3,350,155 53 44 3,681,491 Samtskhe-Javakheti 69 68 2,888,200 28 26 794,079 Kvemo Kartli 42 40 3,025,190 57 52 4,888,443 Shida Kartli 196 182 10,103,699 165 150 5,962,147
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE OF GEORGIA 23
PROJECT "PLANT THE FUTURE"
Goal of the Project: Within the frame of the project, the farmers are able to plant the perennial crops and create nurseries. The proj- ect, the main purpose of which was the effi cient use of Georgia's agricultural lands through planting permanent crops, started in March of 2015. As a result of project implementation, imported products will be replaced by Georgian output, export will increase, processing enterprises will be provided with local raw materials and eco- nomic and social conditions of rural population will be improved. The Project "Plant the Future" consists of two components:
Within the component of perennial crops (orchards) are funded: 70% of seedlings' cost 50% of the cost for drip irrigation system (maximum amount of co-funding for 1 ha of land for the installation of drip irriga- tion system is GEL 2500.
Benefi ciaries can participate in state project "Plant the Future" several times; however, the total amount got by each of benefi ciaries must not exceed GEL 100,000 and the total area of cultivated orchards must not be more than 20 ha. Within the component of perennial crops (orchards), cultivation of fruit-trees on minimum 1 ha and maximum 20 ha of land will be funded. Amount of co-funding must not exceed GEL 10,000 for 1 ha of land. For blueberries, the maximum amount of funding for 1 ha of land equals GEL 15,000. Within the component of perennial crops, 70% of the cost of the seedlings to be acquired is funded for the fi rst, and remaining sum is used for the drip irrigation system.
Within the component of nurseries is funded: 50% of the cost for the creation of nurseries, but no more than 150 000 GEL.
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE OF GEORGIA As from the start of the project through to 2016, 385 projects (358 benefi ciaries) were approved throughout Geor- gia within the perennial crops component and 2 projects within the nurseries' component. Amount of funding 24 ensured by the Agency accounted to GEL 12,232,252. Area of the land on which the orchards/nurseries were planted or made/to be planted or made equaled 2,530 ha. In 2016, 273 projects were approved within the perennial crops component and 2 projects within the nurseries component. Amount of funding by the Agency for both components was GEL 8,105,214. Area of the land on which the orchards/nurseries were planted or made/to be planted or made equaled 1,763 ha. Within the scope of the project, most funds were issued for walnuts, apples, persimmons, almonds, and plums.
Data of 2016 according to the regions:
Number of Component/Region Number of Benefi ciaries Area, Ha Agency's Co-Funding Applications Orchard 273 259 1,759 8,019,685 Adjara 1 1 4 61,361 Guria 10 8 63 205,660 Imereti 12 11 77 288,493 Kakheti 64 63 544 2,282,776 Mtskheta-Mtianeti 8 8 28 151,110 Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo 2 1 10 37,316 Svaneti Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti 23 23 228 463,503 Samtskhe-Javakheti 2 2 7 33,568 Kvemo Kartli 44 41 284 1,233,328 Shida Kartli 107 101 513 3,262,569 Nursery 2 2 4 85,529 Samegrelo 2 2 4 85,529 Total 275 261 1,763 8,105,214
Data of 2016 According to Crops: Number of Applica- Number of Bene- Component/Crop Area, Ha Agency's Co-Funding tions fi ciaries Orchard 273 259 1,759 8,019,685 Peach 6 6 8 27,518 Cherry 21 21 22 108,310 Pomegranate 1 1 0 819 Apricot 1 1 1 4,923 Apple 87 83 325 2,608,686 Hazelnut 41 39 399 674,853 Walnut 102 100 661 2,994,754 Blueberry 6 5 26 355,823 Blackberry 6 6 12 93,260 Pear 15 15 13 89,554 Almond 26 26 212 703,829
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE OF GEORGIA Raspberry 10 10 10 88,256 Wild plum 4 4 6 19,280 25 Plum 29 29 43 181,612 Cornel 2 2 0 5,471 Persimmon 5 5 20 62,737 Nursery 2 2 4 85,529 Hazelnut 2 2 4 85,529 Total 276 261 1,763 8,105,214
AGROINSURANCE PROGRAM
The goal of the project: The goal of Agroinsurance Project is to support development of insurance market in Georgia's agricultural sec- tor, encourage agricultural activities, ensure maintenance of incomes of those persons working in the sector and diminish their risks. Within the scope of Agroinsurance Project, the farmers are granted opportunity to insure risks against hail, ex- cess sediments, storm and autumn frost. Within the scope of the project, it is possible to insure maximum 5 ha of land, apart from the cereals. In case of cereals, insurance of maximum 30 ha of land is available. The farmer, who acquires insurance policy within the framework of the project, will be funded with
• 50% of its value in case of vine insurance;
• 70% of its value in case of insurance of all other crops. In 2016, 18,795 insurance policies were issued countrywide; various crops worth GEL 133,499,583 were insured; 15,472 ha of land was insured in all; total amount of Agency's subsidies accounted to GEL 8,304,815 GEL; GEL 5,041,811 was paid for damage compensation incurred in 2016.
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE OF GEORGIA Data of 2016 by Regions:
Number of Insurance Pre- Share of Agen- Region Insurance Limit Area, Ha 26 Policies mium cy's Premium Adjara 5,790 15,087,346 1,509,298 1,109,522 1,812 Guria 833 1,709,299 149,462 108,707 288 Tbilisi 1 1,018 92 55 1 Imereti 492 173,772 12,970 9,633 77 Kakheti 5,890 53,506,276 4,699,148 2,992,245 6,846 Mtskheta-Mtianeti 33 402,428 39,518 28,369 68 Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo 15 10,196 893 476 3 Svaneti Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti 2,181 9,994,578 674,138 496,055 1,728 Samtskhe-Javakheti 1,099 16,208,723 1,517,245 1,069,083 1,371 Kvemo Kartli 272 3,334,402 278,167 212,283 1,244 Shida Kartli 2,189 33,071,546 3,100,943 2,278,387 2,034 Total 18,795 133,499,583 11,981,874 8,304,815 15,472
PROJECT FOR CO-FUNDING AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS ROCESSING AND PRESERVING ENTERPRISES
The goal of the project: The project ensures funding to set up enterprises working on processing and preserving agricultural products. For participation in this co-funding project, the cost of benefi ciary's project must be no less than GEL 250,000. Within the scope of the project, the benefi ciary gets the grant in an amount of 40% of the total project value, but no more than GEL 600,000. The benefi ciary is able to take preferential agro-credit, amount of which shall be equal to 50% of the project's value, but no more than GEL 1,500, 000. Benefi ciary's share in the company's equity should be no less than 10% in the form of cash contribution. In the municipalities where economic activities are weak, maximum amount of the grant accounts to 60%, but no more than GEL 600,000.
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE OF GEORGIA Number of Project Value, Benefi ciary's Share, Amount of Component/Region Grant, USD Benefi ciaries USD USD Loan, USD Processing 31 19,865,757 7,212,669 3,531,389 9,121,699 27 Adjara 1 1,000,000 400,000 100,000 500,000 Guria 3 2,400,481 960,192 304,307 1,135,982 Imereti 3 1,552,482 620,993 453,989 477,500 Kakheti 2 1,463,809 388,320 402,589 672,900 Mtskheta-Mtianeti 5 3,564,168 990,670 952,661 1,620,838 Racha-Lechkhumi and 1 350,000 140,000 35,000 175,000 Kvemo Svaneti Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti 9 6,364,181 2,444,240 768,406 3,151,536 Samtskhe-Javakheti 1 326,500 130,600 32,650 163,250 Kvemo Kartli 2 812,790 325,116 264,284 223,390 Shida Kartli 4 2,031,346 812,538 217,504 1,001,304 Preserving 3 1,759,058 689,468 175,905 893,685 Kakheti 1 578,000 231,200 57,800 289,000 Kvemo Kartli 1 660,388 250,000 66,038 344,350 Shida Kartli 1 520,670 208,268 52,067 260,335 Total 34 21,624,815 7,902,137 3,707,294 10,015,384
Within the component of preserving enterprises, in 2014-2016, "agreement on co-funding benefi ciary" was signed with 31 benefi ciaries of the project countrywide, the total investment amount of which accounted to USD 19,865,757. Amount of state co-funding was USD 7,212,669. In 2016, within the component of processing enterprises, the agreement was signed with 13 benefi ciaries with the total amount of USD 7,841,437, out of which USD 2,641,222 was the state co-funding. In 2016, within the component of preserving enterprises, 3 projects were approved with the total investment amount of USD 1,759,058, out of which USD 689,468 was the state co-funding.
Number of Project Value, Benefi ciary Share, Amount of Component/Sector Grant, USD Benefi ciaries USD USD Loan, USD Processing 31 19,865,757 7,212,669 3,531,389 9,121,699 Fruit processing 10 7,813,203 2,548,628 1,458,145 3,806,430 Hazelnut processing 6 3,638,047 1,444,240 374,784 1,819,024 Milk processing 3 1,273,280 509,312 127,328 636,640 Cheese production 1 366,010 146,404 219,606 Meat and fi sh processing 1 459,833 183,933 45,983 229,917 Tea and spice production 1 371,675 148,670 37,168 185,838 Combined food production 1 700,000 250,000 100,000 350,000 Wine production 1 644,450 350,000 64,450 230,000 Ham production 1 350,000 140,000 35,000 175,000 Tea processing 1 428,520 171,408 107,112 150,000 Cereal processing 1 1,000,000 400,000 100,000 500,000 Fish processing 1 622,703 249,081 62,270 311,352
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE OF GEORGIA Bay leaf processing 1 597,482 238,993 358,489 - 28 Berry processing 1 455,000 182,000 45,500 227,500 Mushroom briquette and mush- 1 1,145,554 250,000 395,554 500,000 room production Preserving 3 1,759,058 689,468 175,905 893,685 Fruit preserving 1 520,670 208,268 52,067 260,335 Fruit and vegetable preserving 1 578,000 231,200 57,800 289,000 Potato preserving 1 660,388 250,000 66,038 344,350 Total 34 21,624,815 7,902,137 3,707,294 10,015,384
"GEORGIAN TEA" - PROGRAM FOR REHABILITATION OF GEORGIAN TEA PLANTATIONS
The goal of the project: The goal of the project is rehabilitation of state and privately owned tea plantations, effi cient use of tea potential, creation of modern tea processing production, and support the growth of local production of tea (including or- ganic tea). Within the scope of the project, individuals, who have the land parcels into private ownership, will receive 60% of the amount necessary for rehabilitation of tea plantations. If the land parcel is leased, amount of co-funding will increase up to 70%. Agricultural cooperatives will receive 80% of the sum necessary for rehabilitation of tea plantations in case of private ownership of land and 90% in case of leased land. In 2016, 9 applications were approved countrywide. The total area of the land covered by these projects is 284 ha. Total amount of the projects equals GEL 707,655, out of which GEL 506,610 is Agency's co-funding.
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AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION SUPPORT PROGRAM
Goal of the program: Agricultural Production Support Program aims at supporting improvement of the quality of primary produce and growth of harvest; stimulate the growth and modernization of acting processing and warehousing agro-enter- prises. The program is implemented throughout the entire Georgia, within the framework of the Agriculture Moderniza- tion, Market Access and Resilience (AMMAR) Project.
Program components: The program includes the components for co-funding individual farmers, processing and preserving enterprises and agricultural cooperatives.
• Primary production component - funding individual farmers and agricultural cooperatives;
• Processing and preserving enterprises' component - funding operational processing and preserving enter- prises and agricultural cooperatives. Within the scope of primary production and processing and preserving enterprises' components, the following agricultural crops will be funded: persimmon, apple, laurel, peach, kiwi, blueberry, vegetables. The project will also fund production of honey and honey crops.
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE OF GEORGIA The project will provide grants in the following amount and for the following purposes:
30 40% co-funding, 60% beneficiary share.
USD 150,000 for agricultural Primary production USD 15,000 for farmers cooperatives
Processing and USD 100,000 for processing enterprises preserving industry
Within the component of primary production, GEL 79,404 was approved for 5 benefi ciaries and within the Pro- cessing and preserving enterprises' component GEL 229,500 GEL was allocated for 2 benefi ciaries.
NEW AND ENLARGED ENTERPRISES In 2013-2016, 154 new enterprises were created and 700 enterprises were enlarged throughout Georgia. Total investments accounted to USD 125,338, 908, out of which:
• Own share of benefi ciaries - USD 66,914,197;
• Preferential agrocredit - USD 54,340,193;
• Grants - USD 4,084, 518.
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE OF GEORGIA ASSISTANCE TO SMALL FARMERS DURING SPRING SEASON'S WORK
The goal of the project: 31 The goal of the project is to provide assistance to small farmers and peasants in the process of tillage, who have been unable to cultivate land due to hard economic conditions during the years. Within the fi rst stage of the program, farmers and peasants got agricultural inventory from the state free-of- charge; within the scope of the project, bank vouchers, so called "Agro Voucher" were issued. As a result of four-year program implementation, abandoned and uncultivated lands became suitable for the use of agricultural purposes once again. Benefi ts ensured for small farmers within "Assistance to Small Farmers during the Spring Season" in 2016: 772,626 project benefi ciaries were identifi ed; they got the benefi ts worth GEL 50,777,652; 222,753 ha of land were cultivated.
INTRUDUCTION OF STANDARDS One of the most important activities implemented within the "United Agroproject" is the introduction of interna- tional quality standard, which is implemented with the support of USAID's Restoring Effi ciency to Agriculture Production (USAID/REAP) project. Such support is especially important for the enterprises focused on the export. All enterprises, which are the benefi ciaries of Processing and Preserving Enterprises Co-Funding Program, are responsible to introduce ISO 22000 or HACCP international standard. Agricultural Projects' Management Agency funds 80% of the amount necessary for standard's introduction, out of which 30% is covered by the state and 50% - by the donor organization. Benefi ciary is responsible to pay only 20%. Ministry of Agriculture provides assistance to the benefi ciaries of "Plant the Future" and "Georgian Tea" pro- grams to introduce GLOBALGAP - the primary production standard. In case of GLOBALGAP introduction, 50% of the necessary amount will be funded by the benefi ciary and 50% - by the donor organization (USAID/REAP). According to the data of 2016, 5 enterprises already got ISO 22000; 2 enterprises are in the process of introduction of HACCP; agreement on the introduction of GLOBALGAP was signed with 1 company. The process of introduction of international standards will intensely continue in 2017.
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The purpose of National Wine Agency is to support development of viticulture-winemaking sector, production and realization of highly competitive wines and alcoholic beverages, protection of consumer markets against falsifi ed and poor quality products. In view of the above, National Wine Agency carries out the following activities:
• Promotion of Georgian wine;
• Organized management of vintage;
• Support to the development of viticulture;
• Laboratory examination of wine;
• Research and popularization of Georgian vine culture.
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE OF GEORGIA POPULARIZATION OF GEORGIAN WINE AND MARKETING To support the popularization of Georgian wine on local and international markets and growth of export, National 33 Wine Agency organizes tastings, competitions, international wine conferences, and media tours. Marketing activities are carried out in two major directions:
• Countries, where awareness of Georgia and respectively phenomenon of Georgian wine is low;
• Countries, where awareness of Georgia and respectively phenomenon of Georgian wine is high, however, it is necessary to expand the loyal segment.
"Georgia - Cradle of Wine" "8 000 Vintages" "More than 500 Indigenous Grape Varieties" Georgian Qvevri (clay vessel) Wine is a is a new category. The technique for making this ancient Georgian wine was award- ed the status of UNESCO intangible cultural heritage in 2013.
In 2016, with the support of National Wine Agency, Georgian wine was showcased at approximately 50 events, held in Georgia, France, Great Britain, Germany, Poland, Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, USA, Japan, China/Hong- Kong, and Ireland.
Georgian wine companies participated in a number of important international exhibitions/fairs: • Gruene Woche 2016, Germany, (14-25 January); • Les Penitentes, France (30-31 January); • La Dive Boutteille, France (31 January - 1 February); • FOOD EX JAPAN 2016, Japan (8-11March); • Prowe in Diusseldorf 2016, Germany (13-15 March); • Tenth China International Wine Fair (CIADE 2016), Chine (19-21March); • China Food & Drink Fair, Chine (20-26 March); • Wine and Gourmet Japan 2016, Japan (13-15 April); • Real Wine Fair 2016, Great Britain, (17-18 April); • RAW London, Great Britain (15-16 May); • 19th Investment and Trade Forum for Cooperation between East and West China and Silk Road International Exposition, China (22-26 May); • Vin Expo 2016, Hong-Kong (24-26 May); • Vyno Dienos 2016, Lithuania (27-28 May); • The 5th Eurasia Expo-2016, Chine, Xinjiang (20-25 September); • RAW New York, USA (6-7 November); • Prowe in China 2016, Chine, Shanghai (5-7 November); • Eno Expo 2016, Poland (16-18 November);
• RAW Berlin, Germany, Berlin (27 November).
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE OF GEORGIA In parallel of exhibitions/fairs, Georgian wine was showcased at various important events, including: • Georgian House of Greater Washington LLC organized tasting of Georgian wine - "Find Georgian Wine" - at 34 wine shops in Washington, USA;
• In the capital city of Lithuania and in Kaunas Georgian wine presentations and tasting ("Red Wines from Geor- gia") were held;
• Presentation-tasting of Georgian wine and charity event was held at Rotary Club of Beijing, Peoples Republic of China;
• Georgian wine and wine culture was showcased in Paris, France, at the offi ce of International Organization of Vine and Wine (OIV). Representatives of diplomatic corps accredited in France, Agrarian Chamber of France, professional sommeliers, enologists, wine journalists, bloggers, representatives of UNESO and other inter- national organizations were invited to the event;
• In Vilnius, capital city of Lithuania, presentation titled "Special Wines from Georgia" was held;
• Liza Granik, head of Tasting Works Company and wine consultant, organized the event - "June, the Month of Georgian Wine in the USA". Within the scope of this event tastings Georgian wine were held in New-York, Washington and San-Francisco;
• In Beijing, capital city of People's Republic of China, the day of Georgian wine and Georgian and Chinese folk- lore - "Georgia - Homeland of Wine, 8000-year Continuous Tradition of Wine-Making" - was celebrated, where the tasting of Georgian wines was held;
• Georgian wine festivals were organized in Shanghai and Hong-Kong, where the wines produced by various Georgian wine-making companies were showcased. In cooperation with MaiM9 Company, presentation-tast- ings of Georgian wines were held at wine shops and saloons of Beijing, Ningbo, Shanghai, and Tangshan;
• In the city of Urumqi (population: 23 million), Xinjiang Province of the People's Republic of China, the evening of Georgian wine and Chinese cuisine was held, which was organized by Xinjiang Beifang Jianda Trade Co., LLC, one of the largest Georgian wine importer companies;
• Georgian wine was showcased in London and Manchester, the cities of Great Britain, at the annual exhibition - Specialist Importers Trade Tasting (SITT);
• Presentation-tastings of Georgian wine - "Wines of Georgia" - were held in Tallinn, capital city of Estonia and Riga, capital city of Latvia;
• During the year, several tastings of Georgian wine were organized in Warsaw, Krakow, Wroclaw, Leba, Os- wiecim and other cities, Poland;
• Within the scope of wine tasting event - "Well, Hello Saperavi", at Washington's specialized wine shops, clubs and restaurants tasting of Saperavi was held.
In 2016, for promotion of Georgian wine, a number of important events were organized in China, including: • Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the National Wine Agency and Georgian Wine Center of the city of Nanchang, Jiangxi Province of China. The goal of the Memorandum is to strengthen cooperation, implement coordinated activities, take joint educational measures and carry out programs in order to ensure popularization and increase awareness and import of Georgian wine in China;
• In the city of Nanchang, China, under the initiative of Jiangxi Silk Road Investment Company and with the support of National Wine Agency and Partnership Fund, Georgian Wine House - "Chinese-Georgian Culture Center and Georgian Wine House - Junge" was opened;
• Memorandum of Cooperation was signed between the National Wine Agency and Georgian Wine Culture
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Center of Urumqi, Xinjiang Province of the People's Republic of China. Georgian Wine Culture Center was set up in Chine by Xinjiang Beifang Jianda Trade Co., Ltd, which is one of the largest importers of Georgian wine into China. As a result of the works done, at the end of 2016 there were up to 40 wine facilities (Georgian wine houses, sa- loons, shops, etc.) in China. In parallel of promotion of Georgian wine on international markets, it is important to use the potential of Georgian wine on local Georgian markets. To achieve the said goal, it is planned to carry out events for promotion of bottled wine consumption and wine tourism within the country. In 2016, the following events were organized:
• New Wine Festival (14 May, Mtatsminda Park). Wine companies, small and medium wine-cellars, local and foreign guests - professional enologists, sommeliers, wine journalists, wine bloggers and writers participated in the event;
• (9th International Exhibition of Wine and Alcoholic Beverages WinExpo Georgia 2016 (3-5 June, Exhibition Center Expo Georgia). 95 companies from 5 countries (Georgia, Ukraine, Germany, Italy, France) took part in the exhibition. Wine and other alcoholic beverages, as well as wine-making equipment, accessories, pro- cessing lines, companies producing and distributing packaging material, glass and bungs were exhibited at WinExpo Georgia 2016;
• Wine Weekly (22 September - 2 October). Georgian Wine Weekly started at Telavi Municipality, where the An- cient Wine Academy of Ikalto was opened. On the same day, wine festival - people's celebration was held in Telavi. Within the scope of wine Weekly were organized: exhibition-presentation of monographic books about Georgian viticulture and winemaking at Wine and Vine Library of the National Library of Georgia; wine festival -"New Small Cellars on the Big Arena" - at #1 Wine Factory of Tbilisi; wine festival in Marneuli, at the Arche- ological Center of Georgian Wine and Vine Culture; presentation of "Lost in Vine", the fi lm by Nino Kacharava, at the #1 Wine Factory; Festival TelWine 2016 in Kakheti; the Third National Wine Competition and respective awarding ceremony for the winners; wine tour and presentation of Georgian Wine Guide. The Wine Weekly was closed on October 2, at Rike Park with the celebration, during of which wine fair and awarding ceremony for honored winemakers were held.
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EXPORT OF GEORGIAN WINE In 2016, wine export increased by up to 40% due to works done for diversifi cation of markets. In 2016, up to 50 million bottles (0.75 l) of wine were exported from Georgia into 53 countries of the world, which exceeds the equivalent fi gure of 2015 by 38%. During the reporting period, the wine worth USD 113.8 million was exported from the country, which exceeds the same indicator of 2015 by 16%. Export into the EU, China, USA and other traditional markets increased. In particular, the growth rate of wine export in China was 98% (5 299 149 bottles) as compared to 2015; in Ukraine - 70% (5 811 050), in Russia - 49% (27 222 076), in Poland - 46% (2 329 820), in Canada - 34% (210 936), in Belarus - 30% (1 174 362), in Great Brit- ain - 28% (97 226), in Estonia - 25% (631 632), in Kirgizstan - 24% (230 776), in the USA - 19% (294 382), in Latvia - 19% (1 258 632), in Japan - 15% (159 654), in Germany - 6% (292 454), in Czech Republic - 353% (119 648), etc. The fi rst fi ve Georgian wine exporter countries are as follow: Russia (27 222 076 bottles), Ukraine (5 811 050 bot- tles), China (5 299 149 bottles), Kazakhstan (3 393 435 bottles) and Poland (2 329 820 bottles). At the same time, in 2016, 10 367 886 (0.5 l) bottles of brandy were exported in 17 countries, which exceeds the same indicator of 2015 by 43%. In all, the brandy worth USD 23.12 million was exported; the growth rate, com- pared to the 2015, accounted to 24%. Kindzmarauli (7 417 333 bottles) takes the fi rst place among the exported wines of local appellation; Mukuzani (2 568 547 bottles), Tsinandali (2 023 915 bottles), Akhasheni (923 780 bottles) and Khvanchkara (413 823 bottles) were in the top fi ve of such exported wines. In 2016, the revenues generated through the export of wines, Brandy, Chacha, wine materials, brandy on tap and brandy spirits reached to USD 194,3 million. The equivalent fi gure was USD 146, 5 million in 2015; the growth rate equals 32%.
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GRAPE HARVEST 2016 In 2016, 115,2 tons of grapes were processed industrially countrywide; respective income generated by the popu- lation accounted to GEL 101,1 million. 18 875 grape growers supplied grapes to the wine companies. In Kakheti region, 178 companies took part in delivering and processing grapes. 113,5 tones of grapes were processed in all, out of this:
• Gurjaani - 35,8 thousand tons;
• Telavi - 29,2 thousand tons;
• Kvareli - 22 thousand tons;
• Sagarejo - 9,6 thousand tons;
• Signagi - 7,1 thousand tons;
• Akhmeta - 5 thousand tons;
• Lagodekhi - 2,8 thousand tons;
• Dedoplistskaro - 2 thousand tons. The companies processed the following varieties of grapes:
• Rkatsiteli - 65 thousand tons (including 61,6 thousand tons of subsidized grapes);
• Saperavi - 42 thousand tons (including 30,3 thousand tons of subsidized grapes);
• Kakhuri Mtsvane - 3 thousand tons (including 1,7 thousand tons of subsidized grapes);
• Other varieties - 3,5 thousand tons. In all, amount of the subsidized grapes equaled 93,6 thousand tons, which was worth more than GEL 34,55 mil- lion. Within the scope of grape harvest in 2016, the total income generated by the Kakheti population was more than GEL 97 million.
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE OF GEORGIA Noteworthy, that in Kakheti region, the state company (JSC Akura) processed only 31 thousand tons of grapes (27% of grapes processed in all), which was the lowest indicator during the last three years. 38 In Racha-Lechkhumi region, 24 companies took part in the supply and processing of grapes. 513 tons of grapes were processed in all, out of which:
• Aleksandrouli, Mujuretuli - 497 tons (including 482 tons of subsidized grapes);
• Other varieties - 16 tons. The sum of subsidies allocated for the varieties of Aleksandrouli and Mujuretuli accounted to more than GEL 960 thousand. Within the scope of grape harvest in 2016, the total income generated by Racha population was GEL 2.5 million. In 2016, the state company JSC Akura, unlike the previous years, had not participated in the grape harvest in Racha region. The state did not compete with private sector and the grapes harvested were totally processed by the private sector. In 2016, to conduct the grape harvest in an organized manner, the companies intending to receive the grapes, were able to be registered electronically, without visiting Grape Harvest Coordination Headquarter, through the offi cial webpage (http://winebalance.georgianwine.gov.ge/LogOn?ReturnUrl=%2f ) of National Wine Agency.
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE OF GEORGIA VINEYARD CADASTRE PROGRAM National Wine Agency started implementation of Vineyard Cadastre Program in Racha-Lechkhumi region in 2014. 39 Database of cadastral information is necessary for regulation of vine growing and winemaking sectors. Vineyard cadastre implies registration of vineyards; correct planning of grape harvest, control over wine-making and its turnover. Vineyard cadastre includes the registers of vineyard areas, information on vine varieties and conditions of vine-trees in vineyards. Cadastral database facilitates:
• Stability of revenues of grape producing farmers;
• Wine companies to ensure forecasting of raw materials and initial planning of production volume, which di- rectly affects fi nancial conditions of the companies;
• Improvement of economic effi ciency of state programs focused on vine growing and wine making sectors through the reasonable use of the resources provided by these programs. Integrated database constitutes the ground for the cadastre system, which includes the satellite imagery based on GIS. In 2016, fi eld cadastral works were carried out in Telavi municipality, Kakheti region. As a result, 5477,2 ha of vineyards were registered. Based on the works done within the frame of this program, the system for regulation of vine growing and wine- making sectors will be improved and strengthened; state regulation of the production of wines of appellation names will be also improved.
RESEARCH OF VINE AND WINE CULTURE In 2014, the National Wine Agency started "Georgian Vine and Wine Culture Research and Promotion Project". The project aims to showcase Georgia as the country rich of ancient traditions of vine growing and winemaking and popularize Georgia's rich heritage, based on joint work of Georgian and foreign institutions and researchers. The project will be implemented during three years; it will support new archeological excavations; systematiza- tion, date identifi cation and analyses of vine remnants from various historical epochs found on the territory of Georgia; biochemical examination of archeological material in order to fi nd wine remains; promotion of ethno- graphic heritage related to Georgian vine growing and winemaking; analyses of modern vine growing and wine- making sectors, etc. In 2016, working meeting of the scientists participating in the project was held in Tbilisi, during of which the work done within the scope of the project was assessed. In 2016, archeological expedition, in participation of 37 researchers from the National Museum of Georgia and Toronto University worked in Shulaveri. The newly found artefacts were sent to respective laboratories; respective scientifi c and promotional articles were published; report for submission to the Vine and Wine International Sci- entifi c Congress was developed. Patrick McGovern, head of Bimolecular Archeological Laboratory of Pennsylva- nia University, studied the remains of wine acid and other chemical substances typical for wine in the fragments of clay vessels (9 samples) and in attached soil samples (13 units), found during the above archeological excava- tions at the monuments of Shulaveri Culture (6000 BC) on Shulaveri Mountain and Cut Mountain.
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE OF GEORGIA As of December 31, 2016, 1586 entities owning the status of agricultural cooperatives were registered country- wide. Out of them, 484 entities were awarded the status of agricultural cooperatives in 2016. The state provides assistance to agricultural cooperative in their development and activities through various target-oriented programs:
• Within the scope of the Program "Providing Agricultural Cooperatives with Motor Hoes", 207 cooperatives received 265 agricultural equipment sets. Program "Providing Agricultural Cooperatives with Motor Hoes and Manual Seeders" anticipates provision of small-size agricultural equipment to the cooperatives at preferential price - 900 GEL (which is 24% of its total value). Each set consists of motor hoe aggregate with mower, plow, cultivator and manual seeder. While acquiring agricultural equipment set, one manual seeder is transferred additionally to the cooperatives set up by internally displaced persons or eco-migrants or the cooperatives registered in highland and border areas and villages adjacent to occupation line at the symbolic price -1 GEL. Within the Scope of state program "Support to Beekeeping Agricultural Cooperatives", 13936 hives were trans- ferred to 164 agricultural cooperatives, 28 honey extractors (centrifuges) were transferred to 20 cooperatives; 27 cooperatives received honey storage tanks, total capacity of which was 61,400 liters.
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE OF GEORGIA The aim of state program "Support to Beekeeping Agricultural Cooperatives" is to improve material and tech- nical base of agricultural cooperatives engaged in beekeeping, increase quality and amount of honey and other beekeeping production, provide capital investments for cooperatives and increase qualifi cation of shareholders. 41 Within the scope of this state program, bee hives, centrifuges and honey storage tanks with total capacity of 2200 liters are handed over to agricultural cooperatives under the condition of 70% co-funding; while the cooperatives in which more that 50% of shareholders are internally displaced persons or/and persons with disabilities, receive capital investments at 80% co-funding. Cooperatives participating in the program are provided technical assistance to meet the major requirements as defi ned by Resolution #714, dated December 26, 2014, of the Government of Georgia on "Approval of Honey Tech- nical Regulation"; at the same time, program participant has the right to test one sample of the produced honey free-of-charge at the Laboratory of the Ministry of Agriculture. Within the scope of the program "Support to Milk Producing Agricultural Cooperatives", 9 enterprises were built and respectively equipped in 2016, including: 2 enterprises in Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti region, 4 - in Samtskhe-Javakheti region, 2 - in Kvemo Kartli region and 1- in Kakheti region. Within the frame of this program, milk-producing cooperatives received milk processing equipment of various capacities and fi eld equipment for monitoring and control of raw milk. Furthermore, equipment for artifi cial insemination to improve the breeding and increase the productivity of cattle, were handed over to program par- ticipants. Milk-producing cooperatives engaged in the program were responsible to construct the dairy buildings in which the equipment received within the scope of capital investment should be placed.
TRAININGS FOR COOPERATIVES The program for training and retraining of agricultural cooperatives' managers and members started in 2016. Especially developed modules include the basics for agricultural cooperation and the cycle of its organizational development, audit methodologies, legal regulation and the rules for interrelationship during the production process. Trainings on business planning are also provided for the benefi ciaries. In 2016, 1248 members of agricultural cooperatives took part in the above trainings. 410 members of 224 agricultural cooperatives were trained in tax issues and accounting. 171 members of agricultural cooperative "Hazelnut of Darcheli" participated in technical training program which dealt with hazelnut production and initial processing. Training program is implanted by EVOLUXER S.L within the frame of the project "Support to Strengthening of Institutional Capacities of Agricultural Cooperatives' Development Agency", under "European Neighborhood Pro- gramme for Agriculture and Rural Development - Georgia (EU/ENPARD).
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE OF GEORGIA Georgian Amelioration LTD is the company providing irrigation and drainage services for agricultural lands. Ser- vices of the company also include provision of water for hydro power plants, companies and water reservoirs. Services of the company are ensured by 20 service-centers across the country. To increase the area of ameliorated agricultural land, Georgian Amelioration carries out large-scale rehabilita- tion works for melioration infrastructure damaged during decades. In 2013-2016, 146 projects for rehabilitation of melioration infrastructure had been implemented in the country. Restoration works were carried out at ame- lioration channels total length of which accounted to more than 1900 km, as well as at 25 buildings and 17 pump- ing stations; amelioration channels with total length of 6800 km became suitable for technical maintenance. As a result, compared to the data of 2013, the area of irrigated land increased from 45000 ha to 111800 ha, and the area of drained land increased from 14000 ha to 34000 ha.
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE OF GEORGIA Area of Ameliorated Land (ha) 43 111 800 100 500 88 000 62 000 45 156 43 956 45 000 39 524 34 690 34 400 28 500 26 800 24 000 000 19 000 14 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Water Irrigated Drained Supplied
Within the frame of rehabilitation program, 39 projects for rehabilitation of melioration infrastructure were com- pleted in 2016. Within the scope of reconstruction, rehabilitation works were carried out at 175,1 km length irri- gation channels and 123 km length drainage channels, 1 headwork, 5 pumping stations and other hydrotechnical facilities. 1638 km length melioration channels were cleaned and fi xed within the scope of technical maintenance of amelioration infrastructure. The company ensured consumers with water on 43 956 ha of land. Amount of water provided to fi sh ponds is increasing annually. In 2016, the water was provided to the ponds with the total area of 1924 ha, which are used for fi sh farming.
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To promote introduction of modern irrigation system - drip irrigation, the company carries out pilot projects. 4 projects were completed in 2016, which would enable consumers to irrigate 1850 ha of land through drip irri- gation technique. For today, 11 similar projects are implemented, as a result of which 5500 ha of land will be ensured with water. For the support of drip irrigation technique, the company carried out information campaign throughout the coun- try in 2016. The water consumers were provided information on the advantages of modern irrigation methods by means of lectures and presentations.
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE OF GEORGIA Georgian Amelioration carries out rehabilitation works through the special equipment consisting of 240 units by now. If necessary, heavy equipment is used for liquidating the consequences caused by excessive sediments. In 44 2016, the company participated in the works carried out for cleaning infrastructure damaged by excessive sedi- ments in Samegrelo, Kakheti, Samtskhe-Javakheti and Mtskheta-Mtianeti regions. For the improvement of assets tracking system, the use of enterprise resource planning and management soft- ware (ERP) started in the testing regime in 2016. It is worth to note, that the draft law "On Hydroamelioration of Georgia" was developed in 2016, which defi ned the model of sector regulation. Georgia Amelioration LTD intensely cooperates with donor organizations, including WB, Netherland's Enterprise Agency (ORIO), and International Fund for Agriculture Development (IFAD). Within the scope of the IFAD project "Agriculture Modernization, Market Access and Resilience", rehabilitation of Dzevera-Shertula irrigation system started in Shida Kartli region. Work on detailed engraining design for Sk- ra-Kareli irrigation system and feasibility study for rehabilitation of internal networks of Tashiskari, Dzlevijvari and Kvemo Alaznai irrigations systems is also under way. Within the scope of ORIO program, development stage for Zemo Samgori Irrigation System Rehabilitation project including feasibility study, fi eld research, environmental and social impact assessment is under way. Detailed engineering design will be fi nalized at the end of 2017. Within the WB program - "Irrigation and Land Market Development",works for rehabilitation of Kvemo Samgori, Zeda Ru and Tbisi-Kumisi irrigation systems are carried out. WB experts prepared "Irrigation Strategy for Georgia - 2016 - 2025", encompassing the complex of measures necessary for stable and sustainable development and for successful work of international standards' system. Within the G4G program funded by the USAID, the Deloitte completed the work on the methodology for calculat- ing water supply tariffs. The document was submitted to the Ministry of Agriculture and Georgian National Energy and Water Supply Regulatory Commission for review. At the end of 2016, 76 transitional projects for amelioration infrastructure rehabilitation were under way across Georgia. After completion of these projects, 25,000 ha of land will be provided with irrigation water; water supply will be improved on 6600 ha, and drainage of 11800 ha of agricultural land will become available.
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LEPL National Food Agency of the Ministry of Agriculture of Georgia is the entity carrying out state control over the food safety, veterinary and plant protection fi elds. One of the main functions of the Agency is to protect human lives and health through the provision of safe food. The Agency's activities are carried out through the central offi ce and 12 regional structural units. The major responsibilities of the Agency are to:
• Ensure food/feed safety and quality;
• Carry out state control over the fulfi llment of hygiene, veterinary-sanitary and phytosanitary requirements and rules;
• Ensure risk management and communication with regard to food/feed, and epizootic and phytosanitary risk assessment;
• Register and take control of pesticides, agrochemicals, veterinary preparations (medicines) and denomina- tions of mineral waters;
• Assign water trade mark categories;
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE OF GEORGIA • Organize preventive, treatment and elimination measures against especially dangerous animal diseases;
• Coordinate and supervise private veterinary activities; 47 • Protect plants through the quarantine and against especially dangerous harmful organisms;
• Issue permits and certifi cates in accordance with the rule as defi ned by law;
• Provide timely information to the population on dangers and potential risks.
MEASURES TAKEN IN FOOD SAFETY, VETERINARY AND PLANT PROTECTION IN 2016
FOOD SAFATY The purpose of state control over the food safety is to protect human life, health and consumers' interests, which is implemented through the following mechanisms: inspection, supervision, monitoring, sampling, and docu- ments' examination. For taking state control over food/feed, the Agency carries out planned and unplanned inspections. Planned inspection is one of the levers of state control, through which compatibility with the requirements pro- vided for by law are inspected during the food production, processing and distribution, as well as at the stage of primary production. Planned inspection is carried out in accordance with the annual program for state control through the risk assessment. In 2016, planned inspection was carried out at:
• 160 slaughterhouses;
• 280 facilities working on the production/realization of meet/meet products;
• 140 enterprises working on the production of milk and dairy products;
• 774 catering and 51 shawarma facilities;
• 929 food supply facilities at nursery schools and 291 school lunchrooms;
• 153 bread and pastry facilities, 254 bakeries and 88 confectionaries;
• 1680 markets. Apart from the above, enterprises working on fi sh and fi sh products, ice-cream, half-fi nished products, ready meals, canned products, vegetable oils, fl our products, eggs, honey, waters, non-alcoholic and alcoholic bever- ages, coffee, tea, hazelnut and bay-leaf were also inspected.
• 5381 planned inspections were carried out in all. Unplanned inspection is implemented without initial planning, based on the results of state control, including the results of laboratory tests of the samples taken by the Agency. Respective notifi cation by population, state institution, etc. may also become the ground for unplanned inspection. In 2016, unplanned inspection was carried out at 613 business operators; 265 business operators were inspected for acknowledging purposes; 4826 operators were rechecked. In 2016, National Food Agency carried out 10820 inspections in all. Statistics of Inspections in 2011-2016
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Documents' inspection is the state control mechanism, through which documents related to the activities of food/ feed business operators, including recordings and labels of food/feed, are checked independently or together with other state control levers.
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In 2016, percentage of incompatibility decreased by 6.5% compared to the data of 2015.
Sampling In 2016, authorized persons of the National Food Agency took 3244 samples of food (including drinking water) in compliance with the rules established and transferred to the laboratory.
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE OF GEORGIA Monitoring Monitoring is the state control mechanism, through which planned observations and measurements are carried out for the assessment of compatibility of food/feed with the requirements as defi ned by legislation of Georgia. 49 Within the scope of monitoring, food/feed samples are taken from the sales facilities, which are further examined in accredited laboratories.
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Supervision Supervision is the state control mechanism, through which observation over the work of food/feed business op- erators is carried out. In 2016, at the operational poultry and animal slaughters 1 786 202 poultry and 380 714 animals were slaughtered (according to initial data), including: 213 437 cattle, 58 011 sheep and goats, 106 283 pigs, 2 083 rabbits. 366 615 veterinary certifi cates (Form #2) were issued in all.
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MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE OF GEORGIA Issued Certifi cates In 2016, 371 veterinary certifi cates were issued. 50 Inspection in Foreign Countries For the import of food (edible eggs, poultry, beef, pork) into Georgia, which are subject to veterinary control, authorized persons of Food Department carried out 14 state (veterinary) controls at the places of production in Turkey, Armenia and Ukraine.
Consultations Competent persons provided 235 consultations, out of which 181 were provided at the National Food Agency and 54 - out of the Agency.
Results Achieved Conditions at consumer markets were improved due to state control taken in 2016. Compared to previous years, consumers were more protected. Respective amendments to legislation and trainings provided supported the effi ciency of state control. As a result of said trainings, the competences of the inspectors and respectively effi - ciency of inspections increased.
ENSURING VETERINARY RELIABILITY Veterinary Department of the National Food Agency is responsible to ensure epizootic reliability in the country and take control over it. The Veterinary Department assesses the risks to epizootic situation, registers veterinary preparations, identifi es the reasons for the emergence and large-scale spread of mass, dangerous and infectious diseases that are common to both animals and humans and takes necessary measures for their prevention, treatment, localization and liquidation. The most important functions of the Veterinary Department are to make control over the turnover of veterinary medicines, ensure identifi cation, registration and traceability of animals, provide veterinary services to business operators, ensure diagnosing animal diseases, supervise over livestock transference and movement and over collection, utilization and removal of biological waste.
Vaccinations made in 2016 (initial data) • 3 024 257 animals were vaccinated against murrain (foot-and-mouth disease), including: 1 492 058 cattle and 1 532 199 sheep and goat. To defi ne the virus circulation and the success of vaccination, 4 500 samples were tested for nonstructural proteins (NSP) and 838 samples - for structural changes (SP);
• 1 061 751 animals were vaccinated against anthrax, including 464 769 cattle, 172 sheep and goats and 4 810 horses; 27 000 animals were vaccinated on a compulsory bases;
• 262 208 dogs and cats were vaccinated against rabies. 29 170 animals were vaccinated on a compulsory bas- es. Sero-monitoring was carried out to measure the success of vaccination. Blood samples of 300 dogs were taken countrywide;
• Vaccination against lumpy skin disease is carried out in consideration of risks. According to initial data, 199 595 cattle were vaccinated;
• 748 760 sheep and goats were vaccinated/revaccinated against sheep and goat pox;
• 1 825 974 animals were vaccinated/revaccinated against ovine plague. Sero-monitoring was carried out for 1300 sheep and goats;
• 21 562 animals and 5 326 livestock housings underwent the treatment against Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever;
• 32 567 cattle were provided vaccination against brucellosis. 190 000 cattle were tested for this disease, out of which 2 662 (1.4%) proved to be test positive.
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE OF GEORGIA Apart from the above, various information campaigns were conducted continuously to increase the awareness of animal diseases (such as rabies, anthrax, Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever, African swine fever). As a result of above activities, the risk of spread of diseases and cases of transmission of zoonoses to humans 51 diminished to the minimum. In 2016, in the Laboratory of the Ministry of Agriculture, 197 473 samples were tested in all.
Livestock Identifi cation-Registration To take control over the livestock health, ensure their registration and tractability, and support labeling and transparency, identifi cation and registration of livestock has started, which is the accompanying process to ani- mal vaccination.
• In 2016, 409 164 cattle and 96 159 sheep and goats were identifi ed. In parallel of vaccination against brucel- losis, certifi cation (pasportization) of cattle is being carried out. 32 342 certifi cates (passports) were issued in all. Data on the livestock identifi ed since 2015 are kept at the electronic database of livestock registration. In 2016, 762 710 cattle and 46 628 sheep and goat were registered. As of today, 1 265 567 cattle and sheep and goat are registered at the electronic database in all;
• Based on initial selection, state control was ensured - housings of cattle, sheep and goats were inspected countrywide;
• Brucellosis positive livestock are tagged in accordance with the rule established.
Registration and Control of Veterinary Preparations (Medicines) • According to initial data, in 2016, 283 veterinary preparations were submitted for registration and 298 prepa- rations were registered;
• 230 veterinary shopping facilities were inspected, including veterinary drugstores, veterinary hospitals, zoo- logical shops, cosmetic salons, wholesale facilities and veterinary medicines producing enterprises;
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE OF GEORGIA • For quality monitoring, 200 samples of veterinary preparations were examined in laboratories; 3 preparations produced in Georgia were considered improper; sale of outdated preparation was also observed. 52 As a result of the work done, registration and sale of high quality veterinary preparations increased across the country.
Veterinary and Sanitary Supervision To take control over the livestock health and seasonal movement, operation of Marneuli and Rustavi Biological Safety Centers is especially important. In 2016, 20 834 cattle and 346 946 sheep and goats were treated with insectoacaricidal preparations.
ENSURING PHYTOSANTARY RELIABILITY Phytosanitary Department of the National Food Agency is responsible to carry out quarantine measures in the country, to protect the territory of Georgia against the introduction and proliferation of harmful organisms. The Department ensures phytosanitary diagnostics for agricultural lands, forecasting the spread of harmful or- ganisms and implementation the measures against them, phytosanitary and quarantine inspection of the pro- duction that are subject to quarantine. Phytosanitary Department, through its structural units, organizes disinfection of products of vegetable origin, transportation means, warehouses and respective facilities, registers pesticides and agrochemicals, carries out phytosanitary monitoring and risk analyses, issues phytosanitary and phytosanitary re-export certifi cates, pro- vides phytosanitary services to business operators.
Measures against Pests National Food Agency annually takes the measures against especially dangerous pests and pests requiring quar- antine.
In 2016 were treated: • 23 615 ha of land in Kakheti and Kvemo Kartli regions against Italian grasshopper;
• 600 ha of land in Samegrelo region against Ocneria dispar (moth);
• 2738,63 ha of land in Samegrelo, Guria, Adjara, Imereti and Kakheti regions against American white butterfl y;
• 490 ha of land in Samegrelo and Kakheti regions against Cydalima perspectalis;
• 2670 ha of land against the carriers (mosquito) of infectious diseases.
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE OF GEORGIA State Control over Pesticides and Agrochemicals Phytosanitary Department continuously carries out state control over the quality of pesticides and agrochemicals in sales network. In 2016, 226 pesticide and 70 agrochemical samples (296 in all) were collected and examined in 53 the laboratory; 8 warehouses and 118 sales facilities were also inspected.
Consequences: • As a result of the work done by the National Food Agency, the rate of proliferation of American white but- terfl y decreased to the minimum in west Georgia; Kakheti and Kvemo Kartli lands were protected against grasshopper; proliferation of mosquito decreased considerably in Black Sea recreational area and in Kakheti region (Lagodekhi, Dedoplistskaro, Signagi). Due to quarantines and the measures taken against especially harmful organisms, considerable economic loss- es were prevented. The harvest and green covers on the cultivated areas were preserved. For the protection of human health and environment, Preparations Reassessment Program started, through which 11 medicines were disqualifi ed.
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LEPL Laboratory of the Ministry of Agriculture of Georgia (LMA) carries out food examination and diagnoses animal and plant diseases countrywide. The laboratory, within the frame of its competences, takes part in quar- antine measures and actions for liquidating the reasons of the diseases. The Laboratory Network consists of 3 zonal diagnostic labs (Tbilisi, Kutaisi, Akhaltsikhe) and 8 regional labs (Gori, Marneuli, Dusheti, Gurjaani, Ambrolauri, Ozurgeti, Zugdidi, Batumi).
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE OF GEORGIA Laboratory Ministry of Agriculture LMA 55
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Batumi Tbilisi Gurjaani Akhaltsikhe Marneuli Regional Laboratory
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To improve Laboratory's capacities in all three directions (diagnosing animals and plants, food examination), ac- quisition/renovation of equipment of LMA network is carried out on the continuous bases. The continuous work is also done for the improvement of used techniques and introduction of new ones, as well as for respective ac- creditation. The employees are provided trainings in the fi eld of modern examination techniques. Validating new techniques and sharing the methodologies with private and state laboratories is under way. In 2016, together with zonal diagnostic labs (Tbilisi, Kutaisi, Akhaltsikhe), 6 regional labs were accredited ac- cording to ISO 17 025. International accreditation ensures correctness and reliability of test results made by the Laboratory. In MLA network, all procedures are carried out in compliance with respective biological safety guide and standard operations procedures (SOPs). In 2016, the Laboratory studied and approved a number of standard operational procedures, in particular, 35 - for examination of plant pests, 20 - for food examination and 14 standard opera- tional procedures.
Expansion of Laboratory Examinations As a result of the programs implemented in 2016 for examination of food and animal and plant diseases, the quantity of collected samples increased considerably as compared to previous years.
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Diagnostics of Plant Pests Plant Pest Diagnostics Department is responsible for testing the plants diseased by fungi, bacteria, and viruses or damaged by weeds, insects, mites, and helminthes, detecting disease-causing organisms through classic and modern molecular examination techniques, defi ning quality of seeds, screening of GMOs and quantitative examination.
Methods introduced in 2016 for diagnostics of plant pests: Phytopathology Laboratory: • Detection and identifi cation of the pest requiring quarantine - potato black scab causing organism (Synchitri- um endobioticum);
• Detection and identifi cation of organism (Cylindrocladium buxicola Calonectria pseudo-naviculata) causing laurel leaf blight;
• Detection of the organism (Erwinia amilovora) causing fruit tree blight and identifi cation through morpholog- ic-biochemical technique;
• Renovation of lyophilic bacterial crops and preservation in glycerin;
• Identifi cation of Solanum rostratum Dun through morphologic-biologic methods;
• Identi fi cation of Ambrosia trifi dal through morphologic-biologic methods.
Entomology Laboratory • Identi fi cation of the organism (Trogoderma granarium) in need of quarantine through morphologic method;
• Identifi cation of Sitophilus granarius through morphologic method;
• Identifi cation of Tribolium confusum through morphologic method.
Molecular Biology Laboratory • Identi fi cation of potato cyst nematodes (Globodera pallida, Globodera rostochiensis) though molecular (PCR) technique;
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE OF GEORGIA • Method for screening genetically modifi ed plant DNA - CaMV35S - with promoter and Agrobacterium tumer- faciens NOS terminator; 57 • Identifi cation of transgenic maize content through GM maize quantitative kit;
• Identifi cation of transgenic soy content through TagMan Roundup Ready soy kit;
• Detection of Erwinia amylovora causing bacterial blight of fruit-trees through molecular (PCR) method;
• Detection of GLRaV-1 and GLRaV-3 viruses causing grape leaves curling through the use of DAS ELISA - Dou- ble Antibody Sandwich Enzyme-linked Immunosorbent Assay;
• Detection of Plum pox virus - PPV Sharka through DAS ELISA - Double Antibody Sandwich Enzyme-linked Immunosorbent Assay.
Food Examination Food Testing Laboratory is responsible for microbiologic, physical and chemical testing of food/feed; examination of food according to safety parameters and chemical and toxicological examination of the samples taken from food, feed and animal corpse.
Methods Introduced in 2016 for Food/Feed Examination: • Method for detection of Presumptive Bacillus cereus in food/feed and content defi nition - ISO 7932;
• Horizontal method for detection of Listeria monocytogenes and content defi nition in food products - ISO 11290-2;
• Horizontal method for detection of Vibrio parahaemoliticus in food/feed - ISO 21872-1;
• Method for detection of Vibrio parahaemolyticus in food products through BAX Q7;
• Method for detection of Enterobacter sakazakii in milk and dairy products - ISO 22964;
• Method for detection of Enterobacter sakazakii in infant formula products through the use of BAX Q7.
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE OF GEORGIA Physical and Chemical Examination Laboratory • De fi nition of organochlorine (Alfa-BHC, Beta-BHC, Delta-BHC, Gama-BHC, 4,4’-DDD, 4,4’-DDE, 4,4’-DDT, 58 heptachlor) pesticides content in fruit and vegetables through gas chromatography method, identifi cation of heavy metals (Pb, Cd, As) through atomic absorption method; method for nitrate examination;
• Identi fi cation of antibiotics - tetracycline, oxytetracycline and chlortetracycline - in honey through liquid chro- matography method, identifi cation of arsenic (As) through atomic absorption method, identifi cation of dia- stase through quantitative method;
• Examination of fatty acids and trans-isomers of fatty acids through gas chromatography method;
• Identifi cation of triglycerides of fatty acids in animal and vegetable oils and fats;
• Identifi cation of heavy and toxic metals (Pb, Cu) in tea through atomic emission spectrometric method;
• Quality examination method for identifi cation of whiteness, porosity, fall rate and gluten in fl our and baked products;
• Method for nitrate examination in meat products.
Diagnosing Animal Diseases
Animal Disease Laboratory is responsible for pathological-anatomical diagnostics and histological examination; detection of parasitic and mycological diseases; serologic, molecular-biologic, bacteriologic examination, rabies virus testing; reproduction of animals for laboratory experiments to ensure the laboratory with testing animals. Methods Introduced in 2016 for Diagnosing Animal Diseases Four new techniques were introduced for diagnosing animal diseases, including the techniques for diagnosing bluetongue, ecthyma and ovine plague. Validation and verifi cation of polymerase chain reaction (PCR) technique for rabies detection is under way. In bacteriology laboratory was developed and introduced:
• Bacteriological technique for detection of Coxiela burneti causing the Q fever.
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE OF GEORGIA Regional Laboratories Quality Management 59 • In 2016, together with zonal diagnostic labs, 6 regional labs (Gori, Marneuli, Dusheti, Gurjaani, Zugdidi, Ba- tumi) got international accreditation - ISO 17025 from ANAB, internationally recognized accreditation body. Consequently, the results of tests made by these labs are considered internationally recognized;
• Marneuli, Gurjaani and Gori labs introduced diagnostics of brucellosis through fl uorescence polarization as- say (FPA), which makes the result of examination more correct and reliable;
• Trainings were provided for regional laboratories (Kutaisi, Akhaltsikhe, Zugdidi) for examination of drinking water according to 6 parameters, in accordance with international (ISO) standard;
• Specialists from Gurjaani and Zugdidi labs were trained for diagnosing parasitic and invasive diseases; as a result, these specialists introduced parasite examinations in their laboratories;
• In Batumi laboratory, training was held for morphometric research and identifi cation of the nematode body of plants.
Infrastructure • In February of 2016, new building of Marneuli Regional Laboratory was put into operation. The project was funded and implemented by the USA Defence Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA);
• In September 2016, repair works for Gurjaani Regional Laboratory were completed. The new infrastructure enables the business operators and farmers to get high quality services - laboratory test- ing in compliance with international standards locally, through less efforts.
Epidemic Supervision Regional labs of the Ministry of Agriculture of Georgia are intensely involved in "Integrated Health Program" within "Joint Biological Cooperation" of DTRA and are ready to be involved in laboratory works in case of epidemic threats.
Introduction of Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) Introduction of Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) started in 2015 and is still under way. Thus system will ensure effi cient management of any information system in the laboratory and its networks. The new system is important for ensuring quality management; electronic exchange/sharing the data (test results) with other electronic systems is available through this system.
Professional Competences' Testing Program Professional competences' testing program or participation in external quality control schemes proves the au- thenticity and validity of testing offered by the Laboratory to the customers; at the same time, it is the necessary condition for the maintenance of international accreditation. In 2016, during professional testing ensured by internationally recognized provider, specialists of the Laboratory across the country got the accurate answers for:
• Eurofi ns 9 parameters;
• FAPAS 6 parameters;
• Testing was held for regional labs for 2 parameters: Salmonella s spp., Listeria monocytogenes (Akhaltsikhe, Kutaisi, Batumi labs); Salmonella spp. (Zugdidi lab);
• Identi fi cation of organochloric pesticides (Alfa-BHC, Beta-BHC, Delta-BHC, Gama-BHC, 4,4’-DDD,4,4’- DDE,4,4’-DDT, hectachlor) in grapes (gas chromatography method);
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE OF GEORGIA • Detection of histamine in fi sh can (liquid chromatography method);
• 234 positive samples of different animals were sent to England by rabies laboratory; all of them were proved 60 to be positive;
• For the purpose of collaboration, 34 samples were exchanged between the Phytopathology Laboratory and Seed and Planting Material Standard and Certifi cation Research Service Laboratory of Scientifi c-Research Center; the results of tests were proved.
Support to Professional Education Laboratory of the Ministry of Agriculture supports the students of professional and higher educational institu- tions to involve in the Laboratory's practice with a view to employ them in the future. As a result, the number of young qualifi ed specialists increased. Within the scope of state program "The Rule and Conditions of Internship at Public Institutions", the students from Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University, Ilia State University, Georgia's Agrarian University and Sokhumi State University are taking internship at the Laboratory.
Scientifi c Projects Laboratory of the Ministry of Agriculture pays considerable attention to scientifi c-research work and capacity building of Laboratory employees.
Following scientifi c projects were developed: • Dangerous phytoparasitic nematodes of vegetable crops and their detection through classic and modern molecular biology methods;
• Detection of potato fungal diseases and biological methods of their treatment through the use of actinomy- cetes-antagonists;
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE OF GEORGIA • Varieties of Synchitrium endobioticum pathotypes causing potato black scab. The work on the projects funded by Shota Rustaveli Foundation is under way: 61 1. Detection of GLRaV-1 and GLRaV-3 in the grape varieties spread in East Georgia; 2. Identifi cation of harmful mites in hazelnut varieties spread in west Georgia. Furthermore, employees of the Plant Pest Diagnostics Department, within the frame of the project implemented in Georgia by UN FAO and International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC), work on the document aimed at evaluating country's potential in phytosanitary diagnostics.
Bacteriology Laboratory • "Disinfection of areas where Anthrax is spread";
• Prevalence of tuberculoses and laboratorial diagnostics in Georgia;
• Employees of bacteriology laboratory take part in the implementation of laboratory components of two proj- ects: a) "Bacteriological Examination of Milk and Cheese Brucellosis"; b) "Use of New Device against Bee Diseases".
Virusology and Molecular Biology Laboratory • Comprehensive research of ovine plague for its detection and prevention.
Vivarium • Prevalence of Q fever, epidemic supervision and laboratorial examination in Georgia;
• Research of ecology of anthrax spreading areas in Georgia and Azerbaijan. Training of Laboratory Employees
• Technical Assistance and Information Exchange Project (TAIEX) of the EU, Plant Protection Referral Labora- tory of Poland; training course: 1. Techniques for laboratory examination of fungi to be quarantined in potato samples. 2. Techniques for laboratory examination of nematodes to be quarantined in potato samples. 3. Morphologic diagnostics of pests to be quarantined and quality management in entomology laboratory.
• Training organized by CH 2 M Hill: „External Quality Assurance (EQA) Program“;
• Training provided by Life Technology: "Fragmentary Examination of DNA and PCR sequenation of fragments through the use of Genetic analyzer 3500:
• Biological safety symposium „14th CDC International Symposium on Biosafety - Biosafety Management” on the topics: "Tools to Enhance Laboratory Biosafety" and "Becoming Audit Ready - Developing a Tool for Pro- gram Evaluation (Atlanta, USA);
• Institute of Food Safety, Animal Health and Environment - "BIOR" (Riga, Latvia);
Training in the techniques of analysis: 1. Identifi cation of total content of fatty acids in food products, in particular, in dried fruits and vegetables, milk and dairy products, fi sh cans. 2. Technique for identifi cation of milk fat cleanness in milk and dairy products.
• USA Defence Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA), Cooperative Biological Engagement Program (CBEP) - train- ing in quality management; study of work specifi cs of Clermont-Ferrand Laboratory accredited according to ISO 17025 at a place (Clermont-Ferrand, France).
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE OF GEORGIA Animal Diseases • USA DTRA, "External Quality Assessment Program" (EQA), seminar on external quality assessment: planning 62 and assessment of laboratory competency, result correlation, teaching and supervision (PT), tests ISO 17043 (IQLS France), CH2 MHill;
• DTRA - seminar on Orthopoxviruses - LMA/Lugar Center, Use of MEGA 6 program, sequence, multiple se- quence alignment, formatting, different phylogenetic assays, bioinformatics, assay results, Matthew Mauldin, CDC expert, USA, Lugar Center (Tbilisi, Georgia);
• DTRA - course G - incidents elimination/prophylactics (Lille, France),
• Seminar on serologic diagnostics of zoonotic arboviruses (Madrid, Spain);
• DTRA - seminar on rabies diagnostics, Animal Health and Veterinary Laboratories Agency (AHVLA), Rabies Reference Laboratory, World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) (Tbilisi, Georgia);
• DTRA, US Department of Health, US Center for Disease Control, Kim Vilinsky, "Orthopox, Parapox, and Con- tagious Ecthyma" - molecular diagnostics (Tbilisi, Georgia);
• DTRA - training on "Ovine Plague and Bluetongue", Application Specialist, Animal Health, Life Sciences Solu- tions, Gerard van de Wetering, (Tbilisi, Georgia).
Laboratory employees participated in following international conferences: • "Integrated Health" - seminar of South Caucasus Offi ce of US Disease Control and Prevention Center (Baku, Azerbaijan);
• Conference of International Society for Disease Surveillance held within the scope of DTRA Cooperative Bio- logical Engagement Program (Atlanta, USA);
• International conference on brucellosis held within the scope of DTRA Cooperative Biological Engagement Program (Delhi, India);
• 6th International Meeting on Emerging Diseases and Surveillance (IMED) held within the scope of DTRA Co- operative Biological Engagement Program (Vienna, Austria);
• 3rd Annual Workshop of Global African Swine Fever Research Alliance held within the scope of DTRA Coop- erative Biological Engagement Program (Saint-Brieuc, France);
• 28th Meeting of American Society for Rickettsiology held within the scope of DTRA Cooperative Biological Engagement Program (USA, Montana, Big Sky);
• DTRA Cooperative Biological Engagement Program - Biodefense and Emerging Diseases Research Meeting, Annual Conference of American Society for Microbiology (ASM) (Arlington, USA).
Publications: • M. Giorbelidze, N. Datukishvili - "Tea Pests", scientifi c-informational journal "Agrarian Georgia", #2 (58), Tbilisi, 2016; pg. 16-20;
• N. Datukishvili, M. Giorbelidze - "Esparcet Weeds", scientifi c-informational journal "Agrarian Georgia", #5 (61), Tbilisi, 2016; pg. 28-30;
• N. Datukishvili, M. Giorbelidze - "Maize Weeds", scientifi c-informational journal "Agrarian Georgia", #6 (62), Tbilisi, 2016; pg. 23-25;
• M. Giorbelidze, N. Datukishvili - "Vegetable Pests", scientifi c-informational journal "Agrarian Georgia", #8 (64), Tbilisi, 2016; pg. 10-12;
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE OF GEORGIA • N. Datukishvili, M. Giorbelidze - "Weeds Proliferated within the Areas around Tbilisi", scientifi c-informational journal "Agrarian Georgia", #9 (65), Tbilisi, 2016; pg. 28-30; 63 • N. Datukishvili, M. Giorbelidze - "Allergy Causing Weeds", scientifi c-informational journal "Agrarian Georgia", #12 (68), December, Tbilisi, 2016; pg. 20-22;
• "What Must We Know About Rabies", Animal and Plant Health Agency of Great Britain (APHA); The Glen Shop- ping Centre; Netcare Group; GARC - Global Alliance for Rabies Control; WHO - World Health Organization; Great Britain, 2016.
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LEPL Scientifi c-Research Center of Agriculture of the Ministry of Agriculture of Georgia carries out various activi- ties. In particular, it supports the development of agrarian sciences, agriculture, food production, maintenance of agro-biodiversity, promotes artifi cial insemination of animals and breeding activities, ensures restoration of the centers for plant breed testing and selection, development of the system of standards and certifi cation for seed and planting materials, introduction of new technologies and risk assessment in food safety, veterinary and plant protection fi elds, development of organic methods, supports to the development of organic farms and extension of the persons engaged in agriculture.
Infrastructure Scientifi c-Research Center of Agriculture owns well-equipped agricultural centers, modern laboratories and demonstration testing areas:
• Jigaura Village, Mtskheta Municipality - Permanent Crop Research Base;
• Jigaura Village, Mtskheta Municipality - Laboratory for Integrated Protection of Plants;
• Tsilkani Village, Mtskheta Municipality - Annual Crop Seeds' Research and Demonstrative Base;
• Vachiani Village, Akhalkalaki Municipality - Annual Crop's Seedlings Base;
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE OF GEORGIA • Anaseuli Village, Ozurgeti Municipality - Adam Beridze Soil and Food Products Diagnostics Center LTD;
• Tbilisi - Wine Laboratory LTD; 65 • Selection, breeding and demonstration areas in 26 municipalities of Georgia;
• Village Mukhuri, Ckhorotsku Municipality - Bee Breeding Station.
In 2016 was completed: • Restoration and repair works at Soil Research and DNA International Standards Laboratory in the village of Tsilkani, Mtskheta municipality; laboratory was equipped with necessary devises and installations;
• Restoration and repair works at Seed and Planting Materials Standards and Certifi cation Laboratory in the village of Tsilkani, Mtskheta municipality. Currently laboratorial and diagnostic equipment are being installed with the support of UN FAO;
• Construction of 33 green-houses in the village of Shulaveri, Marneuli municipality (green-houses were built on the land owned by Scientifi c-Research Center, by „Hunan Agricultural Group“ (Hunan Province, China) within Georgian-Chinese joint project. In 2016, for scientifi c support to agrarian sector development, maintenance of biodiversity of agrarian animals and plants; research and introduction of modern technologies, the Scientifi c-Research Center of Agriculture was carrying out its activities in the following fi elds:
• Plant growing - search and restoration of gene pool, introduced species, integrated methods for plant protec- tion, organic agricultural production;
• Animal husbandry - search and restoration of animal, bird, benefi cial insect, fi sh species, populations, breeds; creation of breeding pools, veterinary;
• Modern technologies for preserving and processing agricultural products;
• Improvement of degraded soils, research of soil fertility.
For the purpose to ensure testing annual and permanent crop breeds, to search and preserve local gene pool, ensure adaptation to soil and climatic conditions and study biochemical and commercial parameters, following activities were carried out:
• Development of innovative technologies for organic agriculture;
• 437 Georgian endemic and 350 introduced vine species; 30 species of forest plants, 10 000 hybrid mulberry seedlings, 1000 seedlings of 5 species of healing gojiberry (WOLFBERRY) were planted At Jigaura Experi- mental Base (80 ha). Restored: nurseries of kernel fruits, stone fruits, nuts and berry crops - more than 300 varieties; nurseries and demonstration areas for phylloxera resistant grapevine species, fruit vegetative root, graft and bud material and clonal base;
• Biological and cultivating features of 50 indigenous grapevine species is studied and described (character- ized ampelographically) in accordance with OIV descriptors; laboratory research for 10 species of introduced grapevines were conducted;
• Researches were conducted to study the promising micro-zone for Khashmi and Usakhelouri wines widely acknowledged in Georgia and to identify and register Geographic area for the production of new Khashmi and Usakhelouri, dry wines of local appellation;
• Biological and cultivation particulars for 40 fruit species were studied;
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• 2 indigenous species - Kudurauli and unknown clone of Lechkhumi's Ojaleshi - were found in Racha region; 4 species of grapevine - Samariobo, Kharistvala white, Tskhenis Dzua black and Akhaltsikhuri white were found in Samtskhe-Javakheti region;
• At Jigaura Experimental Base were arranged:
On 0.7 ha - collection area for 8 promising varieties of mulberry species/populations found through expedi- tions and rootstock area;
On 0.05 ha - demonstration area for testing the new trimming-formation (UFO, Spanish brush) of intense type of cherry;
• 5 mixed plantations of vine and fruit-trees were planted in 5 regions of Georgia (Shida Kartli, Samtskhe-Ja- vakheti, Imereti, Guria and Racha);
• Demonstration areas for various annual crops and testing nurseries of primary seed production were ar- ranged in 12 municipalities of Georgia (Televi, Akhmeta, Mtskheta, Akhaltsikhe, Akhalkalaki, Adigeni, Mestia, Kazbegi, Khashuri, Dedoplistskaro, Marneuli, Ambrolauri);
• Breed selection nurseries for grain crops were arranged within 16 testing centers in 15 municipalities (Am- brolauri, Akhalkalaki, Akhaltsikhe, Akhmeta, Gurjaani, Dedoplistskaro, Zestaponi, Telavi, Samtredia, Kobule- ti, Tskaltubo, Sagarejo, Gori, Mtskheta and Bolnisi) of Georgia;
• Through the use of modern biotechnological methods, technique for potato harvesting was developed;
• Botanical and commercial features of annual crops were studied;
• Technique for vegetable seedling grafting was introduced;
• Up to 35 local varieties of annual crops were found; creation of gene pool was undertaken;
• Morphologic and biometric features of introduced species of Saffl ower (Carthamus tinctorius) were studied in Ambrolauri, Mtskheta and Dedoplistskaro municipalities on non-irrigated lands, for the purpose of adap- tation with local conditions;
• Breeds of high-yield tobacco and vegetables were identifi ed;
• 2 forms of fl ax was selected and studied.
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Through the use of modern biotechnologies (in vitro) and for the production of high quality, virus-free prima- ry seeds and seeding and planting materials of annual and permanent crops, at the Service for Microclonal (In Vitro) Propagation of Plants and Virus Free Planting Materials Research:
• Energy effi cient and effective technique for rapid and mass micropropagation of potato was developed;
• Potato assortment was renovated and expanded. 76 new clones of CIP was added to the existing collection (3 local, 11 introduced and 10 CIP clones) of the laboratory;
• For (in vitro) reproduction of goji berry and chrysanthemum, optimum feeding areas were developed through the use of plant growth regulators (PGR) of different concentration.
To support the development of organic agricultural production in Georgia:
• Cereals, vegetables and other food products were harvested through the organic agricultural techniques in Sagarejo, Mtskheta and Samtredia municipalities;
• Buffer zones - 500 cypress and 500 thuyas were planted on organic farming testing areas;
• 37 organic preparations of local and foreign production were studied;
• "Organic Farmer" - module of teaching program was developed and submitted for review to the National Center for Educational Quality Enhancement, which was created in cooperation with UNDP Professional De- velopment Support Program in Georgia. The module is designed for farmers and students of professional colleges;
• The guide - "Organic Farmer" was prepared; currently it is under editing;
• 30 scientifi c and scientifi c-popular articles were prepared and published.
For the support of seeding and planting material production:
• Database for national catalogue of the plant varieties permitted for proliferation was created according to UPOV or CPVO technical questionnaire;
• Forms for breed purity certifi cate and label were developed in compliance with recommendations by UN FAO;
• General conditions at 15 seed farms and up to 40 nurseries were studied, seed and planting material quality was assessed;
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE OF GEORGIA • For the support to production, control, certifi cation and sale of planting and propagation material of fruit plants, the draft on the "Norm of Production, Control, Certifi cation and Sale of Planting and Propagating 68 Material of Fruit Plants was developed, which was the part of COUNCIL DIRECTIVE 2008/90/EC 29.09.2008;
• Standard for Seed Potato Certifi cation and Quality Control was developed in compliance with UN Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) standard S-1, COUNCIL DIRECTIVE 2002/56/EC-OJ L 193, 20.07.2002, and certifi cation schemes of European and Mediterranean Plant Protection Organization (EPPO);
• The guide for the fi eld inspection of cereal crops was developed;
• Inspection of seed production areas was carried out; 1500 ha of cereal seed production areas was inspected;
• Issued: - 76 breed quality certifi cates for wheat, barley, maize, sunfl ower seed, soy and potato seed consignments; - 25 000 labels for certifi ed seeding materials;
• Laboratory of Seed and Planting Material Standards and Certifi cation Service of Scientifi c-Research Center was built and equipped in compliance with ISTA standards;
• Seed Quality Research Laboratory was appropriately equipped with the Support of FAO; respective training was provided to its employees;
• Resolution of the Government of Georgia "On Permission of Distribution of Agricultural Crop Varieties and Seed Production" was adopted.
For research and introduction of plant protection integrated systems:
• Pheno-calendar schemes were developed for the protection of annual and permanent crops against pests;
• For the research of integrated protection of plants, regional researches were carried out. Assessment of phytosanitary conditions was ensured in hazelnut, citrus, fruit and vine plantations, as well as on wheat and potato harvesting areas. Dominant diseases, pests and weeds were detected and the measures against them were identifi ed;
• More than 50 samples of diseased plants collected in the regions were studied and respective recommenda- tions developed;
• "Plant Protection Technician" and "Forest Phytosanitary Control Technician" professional standards were developed in accordance with respective professional standard code - 3212/3142 of International Standard Classifi cation Occupations (ISCO-08), (National Center for Educational Quality Enhancement);
• The brochures - "Vine Pests, Diseases and Protection Means" and "Wheat Pests, Diseases, Weeds and Mea- sures against Them" were published.
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE OF GEORGIA To research the fertility of the soils:
• The soils of testing and demonstration areas were studied in 20 municipalities of Georgia (Mtskheta, Gori, 69 Khashuri, Tetritskaro, Gardabani, Marneuli, Tsageri, Lentekhi, Chokhatauri, Akhaltsikhe, Akhalkalaki, Aba- sha, Chkorotskhu, Zestaponi, Samtredia, Tskaltubo, Telavi, Akhmeta, Gurjaani, Dedoplistskaro);
• 215 samples of soils were studied in order to improve fertility of acid soils of moist subtropical lands of the West Georgia; respective recommendations were developed;
• Within the scope of the project - "Inventory of the Soils of Kvemo Alazani Irrigation Zone (so called Jugaani lands, village of Tibaani, village of Erisimedi) and their Rational Use" electronic map of the project-covvered area was prepared, through which 33 cutting patterns of soils were described. Out of them, 12 cutting pat- terns were described in compliance with international soil classifi cation system - FAO/WRB standard;
• To study physical and chemical features of the soils in the laboratory, more than 200 soil samples were col- lected and examined. Based on respective results, electronic maps were drawn for separate soil particulars.
To restore and improve the local species and populations of domestic animals, birds, fi sh and benefi cial insects and create the gene pool: • 53 cows and 2 bulls of Red Megrelian cattle breed were found; 35 animals from Pshav-Khevsurian population of Georgian indigenous mountain breed were studied;
• 1 213 cattle, 211 crossbred pigs, 98 Kakhetian and Svanetian pigs were studied coprologically in 28 munic- ipalities of Georgia (Mtskheta, Gori, Khashuri, Dusheti, Tianeti, Tetritskaro, Gardabani, Marneuli, Tsageri, Lentekhi, Ambrolauri, Oni, Chokhatauri, Akhaltsikhe, Akhalkalaki, Abasha, Chkorotsku, Tsalenjikha, Zesta- poni, Samtredia, Tskaltubo, Sagarejo, Telavi, Akhmeta, Gurjaani, Dedoplistskaro, Martvili, Khobi) and respec- tive recommendations were developed;
• 400 typical Tushetian sheep, 30 Georgian soft wool sheep, 40 semi-soft wool sheep, 290 Megrelian sheep, up to 300 Megrelian goats and Svanetian pigs were found;
• Bee families of Megrelian populations of Georgian indigenous bee were selected in Samegrelo region;
• Selective works were carried out for 28 cattle (including 12 cows, 2 bulls and 14 calves) of Pshav-Kevsurian indigenous population of Georgian mountain bovines;
• Red Megrelian cattle were found in Samegrelo region;
• Acclimatization capabilities of Holstein and Schvitz breeds is being studied;
• Typical Kakhetian pig was found for selection and reproduction;
• In 2016, memorandum of cooperation was signed with Spanish company "Dereza Iberico" for restoration and reproduction of Kakhetian and Svanetian pigs in Georgia and develop nomadic pig husbandry;
• Populations of local hen, freckled duck and Javakhian goose were found for the creation of pool for bird re- production;
• Search, restoration, preservation and study of wild turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) is under way;
• The spreading areas of Colchian pheasant were found; physical features of their eggs and the dynamic of growth of nestlings in farms were studied; species of Paravani Lake carp population were found in the lakes of Suldi village, Akhalkalaki Municipality;
• Georgian bee families of Megrelian population were selected in Samegrelo region; Group for selection of Georgian bees of Megrelian population was created based on study and research;
• 65 collection, foreign and modern local varieties of silkworm were preserved;
• Data on four varieties of silkworm were transferred to SAKPATENTI for registration.
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For the study and research of modern technologies for processing and preserving agricultural products:
• Enologic assessment of rare species of Georgian grapevine was developed;
• Technique for producing natural drinks rich of physiologically active substances was developed;
• The wines made of 21 species of white and 31 species of red grapes from collection vineyards were studied; their taste and major physical and chemical parameters were assessed;
• Examination samples of more than 22 processed products were made.
For identifying the risks to food safety, threats were assessed and recommendations developed:
• Assessment of potential adverse effects on human health and weight of industrial trans isomeric fats;
• Action plan and respective measures for regulation of industrial trans isomeric fats in food products;
• Assessment of risk of highly infectious avian infl uenza A(H5N1);
• Assessment of Listeria monocytogenes risk to ready meals and identifi cation of high-risk food categories;
• Assessment of Campylobacter detection risk to the products of animal origin and identifi cation the weight of the risk;
• Assessment of salmonella risk to frozen, mechanically separated poultry;
• Assessment of risk of inorganic arsenic contained by food products for Georgia' population.
For the research of agricultural output producing modern machinery:
• Energy effi cient motor technology for potato production and modernized scheme for potato harvesting ma- chine was developed; it was tested at Akhalkalaki Experimental Base;
• For mechanization of fruit, nuts and other crops harvesting, the schemes of beater and holder devices were developed;
• Technological scheme of hazelnut harvesting beater and harvest processing machine were developed.
To increase the farmers' knowledge and experience and to share information on modern technologies, new species and techniques:
• 35 different thematic brochures and peno calendar schemes were distributed among farmers in respective segments; consultations were provided (including through the telephone and online);
• Thematic trainings were provided countrywide and mobile extension was ensured in 75 villages of Samegrelo, in 23 villages of Imereti and in 4 villages of Guria;
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE OF GEORGIA • With the support of International organizations, public lecture-seminars were provided: - Training on soil sciences and plant protection was provided for local farmers in Dedoplistskaro municipal- ity, with fi nancial support of German Corporation for International Cooperation (GIZ); 71 - Seminar for seed producing farmers was held in Dedoplistskaro with the aim to provide information on international norms and standards and certifi cation procedures, with the support of UN FAO; - Within the scope of Georgian-Chinese joint cooperation project, training was provided in the fi eld of vege- table harvesting modern methods; - Seminar provided by the experts of Wageningen University (Kingdom of Netherlands) in the fi eld of fruit harvesting; - Within the scope of Georgian-Chinese joint cooperation project, one-month training course was provided to Georgian farmers in Chine. The training dealt with modern techniques of vegetable harvesting; this project was implemented for Georgian farmers under the initiative and support of the Ministry of Com- merce of the People's Republic of China; - Within the scope of Science and Innovation Festival in Tbilisi, employees of Scientifi c-Research Center delivered the public lectures on plant growing and animal husbandry; - Within the scope of the program ("Plant the Future") of the Ministry of Agriculture of Georgia, Georgian farmers were trained on modern approaches to fruit tree cutting and formation, as well as on new species;
• In 2016, up to 1200 farmers were retrained.
• Apart from the above, 86 scientifi c works, up to 200 publications and 33 thematic brochures were prepared in 2016; employees of Scientifi c-Research Center took part in 54 scientifi c events and in more than 20 TV and radio programs; 181 lecture-seminars were delivered.
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Information & Consultation Services of the Ministry of Agriculture of Georgia have been working in all municipalities of Georgia since 2013. The purpose of these services is to increase the farmers' knowledge of soil cultivation, agricultural crops harvesting, animal husbandry, modern agricultural technologies and techniques.
To fulfi ll the above duties effi ciently and improve the management system, regional departments were set up at 9 in- formation & consultation services in 2015. These departments coordinate activities of both information & consultation services and other territorial entities of all agencies subordinated to the Ministry of Agriculture.
Information & consultation services provide timely information to famers/peasants and all interested persons on the measures taken by the Ministry of Agriculture of Georgia for the support of agricultural development. They also provide high quality agricultural consultations (through the telephone, under fi eld conditions, through the extension mobile vehicle, at the offi ces of services), distribute thematic printed and video materials.
I. Mobile Extension Project Ministry of Agriculture of Georgia started the intense implementation of Mobile Extension Project in 2016. The project was organized by the Regional Coordination Department of the Ministry. It has been carried out in approximately 250 villages of 45 municipalities in consideration of farmers' interests, together with the scientists of Scientifi c-Research Center and representatives of information & consultation services. During fi eld meetings, existing problems were re- viewed and competent consultations and advice provided.
II. Creation of Consultation Councils of Farmers In 2016, consultation councils of farmers were set up at all regional departments of the Ministry of Agriculture and information & consultation centers. Successful farmers and employees of information & consultation services were involved in these councils. During council meetings, representatives of information & consultation services had been getting information on the situation, problems and needs present in the region/municipality, which was further sent to Regional Coordination Department of the Ministry for respective response.
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE OF GEORGIA III. Project for Detailed Study and Identifi cation of the Problems in Rural Areas Within the Scope of the project, which started in 2016, employees of regional departments of the Ministry and informa- tion & consultation services thoroughly studied the agrarian problems in all villages (3500 in total) of Georgia; identifi ed 73 problems were classifi ed in accordance with regions, municipalities and administrative entities.
IV. Project for Collection of Weekly Prices Within the frame of the project, employees of regional departments of the Ministry and information & consultation ser- vices had been carrying out the weekly monitoring over the wholesale and retail prices of agricultural products at local agricultural markets. Collected information was sent to the Policy Analyses Department of the Ministry of Agriculture for the analyses of price formation and change.
V. Project for Equipping Local Self-Government Bodies with Monitors Monitors were installed in the buildings of self-government bodies in all municipalities of Georgia. The process was or- ganized by the Rural Coordination Department of the Ministry of Agriculture. Through these monitors, the local farmers were provided with information on weekly wholesale and retail prices on agricultural products, as well as on modern technologies, state programs, potential of particular agricultural produce on local and export markets.
VI. Online Assessment Program Within the scope of USAID funded project "Strengthening Extension and Advisory Services in Georgia" and together with Agrarian University and Scientifi c-Research Center of the Ministry of Agriculture, programmatic methodology had been developed, through which online assessment of professional level of the employees of all information & consultation services became available. The major purpose of this program is to create the tool for assessment and development of professional capacities of the persons working in agro extension.
VII. Formation of Integrated Electronic Database Integrated operational database for 2012-2016 statistical data was developed by the information & consultation services of the Ministry of Agriculture.
VIII. Distribution of Printed and Video Materials Rural Coordination Department provides regional departments of the Ministry and information & consultation services with thematic information materials prepared by agencies of the Ministry of Agriculture, Academy of Sciences, and in- ternational non-governmental and donor organizations. These materials are distributed among farmers/peasants and all interested parties.
IX. Teaching Courses, Trainings Employees of information & consultation services regularly participate in teaching programs/trainings on modern tech- nologies, techniques and approaches for the support of sector development. Both donors and local and international non-governmental organizations (USAID, UNDP, FAO, GIZ, CARE, Mercy Corp, SIDA, ELKANA) provide assistant to the state in this process. In 2016, all employees of information & consultation services participated in 150 trainings dealing with different topics. Trainings were provided both in Georgia and abroad.
X. Integrated Electronic System for Programmatic Management of Extension and Information & Consultation Ser- vices (SOFT) Within the scope of USAID funded project "Strengthening Extension and Advisory Services in Georgia", integrated elec- tronic system for programmatic management of extension and information & consultation services was created. This is the integrated system for registration of farmers, farms and agricultural lands; registration of consultations provided and monitoring over fulfi llment of respective recommendations, description of activities of farmers and farmers' asso- ciations, improvement of extension service quality, etc. is also available through the system.
XI. Full Internetization and Integrated Document Circulation In 2016, full internetization of regional departments of the Ministry of Agriculture and information & consultation ser- vices had been completed and respectively, all these entities were involved in integrated document circulation system. This innovation ensured more effi cient work of the said entities.
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE OF GEORGIA GEORGIA'S RURAL DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 2017-2020 74 Georgia's Rural Development Strategy for 2017-2020 and respective action plan for 2017 were approved by Res- olution #631 of the Government of Georgia, dated December 30, 2016. Rural development strategy anticipates priorities of Georgia's government and all vectors of sectoral and multi-sectoral development related to the rural advancement. Rural development strategy, together with respective action plan for 2017, were drafted through the coordination by the Ministry of Agriculture, in participation of all relevant state institutions and through intense collaboration with and support of UN FAO and UNDP. Involvement of all interested parties was also ensured in the process of strategy preparation. Meetings with representatives of all regions of Georgia were conducted, including with representatives of munic- ipalities, business-sector, non-governmental organizations and civil society. The strategy encompasses different fi elds related to rural development, including agriculture, environment pro- tection, tourism, rural infrastructure, rural economic development, etc. Each governmental institution involved in the process is responsible, in consideration of local needs, to implement such programs and measures, which will support achievement of goals of the strategy and implementation of effi cient policy for rural development. The vision of the strategy is the continuous growth of the level of rural population's life and social conditions, which will be based on the variety of economic potential, available social benefi ts, rich cultural life, sustainable management of environment and natural resources. The strategy identifi es three major priorities, in particular: economy and competitiveness, social conditions and level of life, environment protection and sustainable management of natural resources. Inter-Agency Coordination Council on Rural Development coordinates implementation of rural development strategy. The Council, set up based on Resolution #639 of the Government of Georgia, ensures involvement of all relevant state institutions in the implementation of the strategy. Ministry of Agriculture, which leads the ac- tivities of Coordination Council, is the major institution in the implementation of rural development strategy and respective action plan. State budget is the main source of funds necessary for the implementation of rural development strategy and re- spective action plan. To ensure effi cient implementation of the strategy and respective action plan, in particular, to mobilize resources and get technical assistance, close collaboration with international partners, international donors and fi nancial institutions is planned. With this regard, cooperation with the EU is in the fi rst priority.
SECTORAL DEVELOPMENT 1 In 2016, working/analytical documents related to animal husbandry, horticulture, pig husbandry, hazelnut growing, fi sh farming, herb-, potato-, tobacco- and citrus growing were renovated. The purpose of these documents is to ensure situation analyses in respective fi elds, identifi ca- tion of strengths and weaknesses and development potential, drafting recommendations and if necessary imple- mentation of state target-oriented programs. The team working on the program - "Developing Production of Berries in Georgia" - made the research in re- spective sector and concluded that Georgia had a great potential for berry production. Currently target-oriented
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE OF GEORGIA program for the support to berry production in Georgia is being developed. The team working on the development of fi sh farming program ended the fi rst stage of its actions, which encom- passed analyzing situation in fi sh farming in the country and planning measures necessary for elaboration of 75 sector development strategy and respective action plan. At the same time:
• "Directory for Artifi cial Reproduction of Fish in Pond Fish Farms" was prepared for publication;
• The work for the development of fi sh farming cadastre of Georgia and information accumulation system started;
• Based on the program for the preliminary measures necessary for the elaboration of fi sh husbandry develop- ment strategy, the work on Georgia's aquaculture strategy and on the programs targeted to particular sectors continues.
Particular works were done with regard to: • Program - "Development of Breeding and Reproduction Activities in Aquaculture";
• Improvement of legal and normative framework for fi sh farming;
• Description of diseases spread in Georgia's fi sh farms;
• Increase the accessibility to professional education in fi sh farming sector of Georgia;
• Guide for local and foreign investors: "Aquaculture in Georgia: Opportunities and Perspectives";
• Basic approaches for preparation of technical regulation - "Fish and Fish Products" were elaborated;
• Together with GEOSTAT, basic approaches to the collection of statistical information in fi sh farming sector were developed;
• Basic approaches to certifi cation of fi sh farms were developed;
• Basic requirements for "best practices" in different subsectors of aquaculture were developed. The work for registering and processing operational data on agricultural production and farmers activities is under way, which gives the opportunity to get information (including operational information) not processed by the National Statistics Offi ce of Georgia (GEOSTAT), for example information on the areas of permanent and some annual crops, detailed data on production volume, etc. Such data ensures opportunities for the analyses at an early stage, while the offi cial statistical data becomes available later. 2. Introduction of methodology for identifying productivity of maize, wheat, apple and citruses was carried out within the scope of USDA project. This methodology makes available forecasting the harvest of said crops. Based on this methodology, the Ministry of Agriculture will get timely information on the volumes of agricul- tural production and respective fl uctuations and take appropriate response measures. 3. Identifi cation and analyses of tractors & machines park throughout the country ended, based on which recom- mendations were developed for cooperatives and farmers for increasing availability to agricultural machines. Use of these recommendations will enable farmers and land owners/users to select modern energy-effi cient highly effective equipment and technologies. Based on the results of this research, various programs aimed at overcoming equipment defi cit and increasing accessibility to agricultural machines will be developed. 4. First stage of testing potato harvesting machine developed by „GOMSELMASHI”, Belorusian factory, ended successfully. By now, the new version of this machine has been developed and its testing has been planned. In case the new machine is successful, the hard and heavy hand labour (such as collection, takeaway and load- ing) will be fully mechanized. This will release work force (20-25 persons per ha), considerably diminish cost of production and make the harvested crops competitive. 5. Within the mini-grant program of Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), it is planned to publish the fi sh farming guide for farmers. 6. In 2016, identifi cation of the quantity of green houses of the country, assessment of existing conditions and defi nition of problems was completed.
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE OF GEORGIA MARKET INFORMATION SYSTEM 76 Operation of Agricultural Products Market Information System in the country promotes the growth of competive- ness of farmers, entrepreneurs and exporters. Since 2015, employees of information & consultation services of the territorial agencies of the Ministry of Agri- culture had been collecting information on weekly market prices for agricultural products. Within the framework of FAO and ENPARD programs, price collection methodology was elaborated and respec- tive trainings were provided; special electronic program was developed for the creation of integrated database. In 2016, price collection method was reviewed and renovated. Employees of information & consultation services of the territorial agencies of the Ministry of Agriculture were provided with trainings on renovated methodology. Updated information on weekly retail and wholesale market prices of agricultural produce is provided via moni- tors installed in the buildings of local self-governments of the municipalities of Georgia. Furthermore, the work on the design of special webpage is under way, through which the data on agricultural products' prices will become easily available.
FORECASTING YIELD OF AGRICULTURAL CROPS Economic analysis of supply and demand for food products is one of the most important topics in the elaboration of agricultural sector development policy. For such analysis, availability to timely and reliable data on the yield of agricultural crops in the country is necessary. In view of the above, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), together with Georgian experts and agriculture specialists, carries out researches for forecasting yield. The research is implemented within the four- year project - "Georgian Agricultural Policy Initiative" and is funded by the USAID. The project works on calcula- tion of yield of the following crops: maize, wheat, apple, tangerine, and hazelnut. In 2016, for forecasting yield, random Surveys of maize, wheat, apple and tangerine were made; fi eld works were carried out: in case of maize - in Imereti, Guria, Kakheti, Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti regions; in case of wheat - in Kakheti and Shida Kartli regions; in case of apple - in Shida Kartli region; in case of tangerine - in Adjara region. Software was developed for all four crops. The data were collected, processed and analyzed. Furthermore, in 2016, within the scope of "Georgian Agricultural Policy Initiative", the research was carried out to make observations on maize growth and development.
EUROINTEGRATION In 2016, National Action Plan of 2016 for Association Agreement with the EU and for implementation of Associ- ation Agenda was fully implemented. Respective reports were sent to the Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia and Offi ce of State Minister of Georgia on European and Euro-Atlantic Integration. The program for legislation approximation anticipated by Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area (DCFTA) Agreement was also fully fulfi lled. In particular, Georgian legislation in the fi elds of food safety, veterinary and plant protection was approximated to 25 legal acts of the EU. In 2016, the EU included Georgia in the list of those countries from where the import of honey into the EU coun- tries is permitted. Honey is the fi rst product of animal origin, which will be exported from Georgia into the EU market. Georgia also got the right to export locally produced wool into the EU countries. Apart from the above, the EU approved the measures taken by Georgia with regard to Black Sea fi sh. Respectively, the EU plans to grant the right for Georgia to export the said product into the EU countries in 2017.
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE OF GEORGIA INTERNATIONAL VISITS, MEETINGS In 2016, for diversifying agricultural produce markets, promoting investment potential of Georgian agricultural 77 sector and sharing other countries' experience for the fulfi llment of obligations undertaken by the Association Agreement, the heads of the Ministry of Agriculture and its subordinated agencies, within the framework of offi - cial visits, held meetings with the heads of respective institutions both in Georgia and abroad.
In 2016, Georgia was visited by: • Faruk Celik, Minister of Food, Agriculture and Livestock of the Republic of Turkey. The Minister of Agriculture of Georgia, at the meeting with the Minister of Food, Agriculture and Livestock of the Republic of Turkey, reviewed the question of strengthening cooperation between two countries in the fi eld of agriculture.
• Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture of Saudi Arabia. Representatives of the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture of Saudi Arabia, which has been headed by Saudi Arabia's Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Dr. Eman Al Daiji visited Georgia for the fi rst time. At the meet- ing held within the scope of this visit, the question of export of live cattle, fresh meat, drinking water, dried fruit and other agricultural produce from Georgia into Saudi Arabia was discussed. Members of the delegation visited quarantine points and slaughter houses.
• Michelle Nalle, Vice President of Lactalis Group, one of the largest French companies producing cheese and dairy products. At the meetings with vice president, potential of production local milk and dairy produce and their promotion on the world markets were reviewed.
• Wang Tianquan, president of Yunnan Dianhong Group, the largest tea producing company in China. The main topic of the meeting held with the Minister of Agriculture of Georgia was rehabilitation of tea plantations in Samegrelo region and Autonomous Republic of Adjara and cultivation of new varieties of tea within the scope of "Georgian Tea" - state program for tea plantations' rehabilitation in Georgia.
• Heads of large Arabian Foundations. The Heads of Arab Funds pay a visit to Georgia, after invitation of Minister of Agriculture of Georgia. Representa- tives of the Kuwait Fund of Arab Economic Development, Arab Coordination Group (consisting of Abu Dhabi Fund for Development, Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development, Arab Monetary Fund, IDB, Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development, and Saudi Fund for Development) and OPEC Fund for International Development (OFID) studied Georgia's investment potential in agricultural sector at a place.
• Gyula Budai, Government Commissioner of Hungary. Strengthening trade relations and cooperation in agriculture between Georgia and Hungary was reviewed.
• Omar Khan, Director of International Offi ce of Dubai Chamber of Commerce & Industry. At the meeting held at the Ministry of Agriculture of Georgia the parties spoke on the potential of close commer- cial and economic relations between Georgia and United Arab Emirates.
• Zhao Huaming, Vice Governor of Liaoning Province, People's Republic of China. During the meeting, relations between Georgia and China were regarded successful. The focus was made on the importance of close economic cooperation.
• Tilo Klinner, Director of Foreign Trade, Investment Promotion and Technology Policy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Germany. Georgian party provided information on investment potential of Georgia in the sector of agriculture to the mem- bers of delegation.
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MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE OF GEORGIA • Delegation of Jordan Exporters Association. Potential for close economic relations between the two countries was discussed by the parties. 79 • Delegation of the Ministry of Agriculture of the People's Republic of China. The parties signed the cooperation declaration on exchange of human resources. Within the scope of this decla- ration, Georgian specialist will learn tea harvesting techniques from Chinese colleagues; in its turn, the Chinese party will study vine growing techniques in Georgia. In 2016, heads of the Ministry of Agriculture of Georgia and its subordinated agencies paid offi cial visits:
Berlin, Federal Republic of Germany At "Grune Woche 2016" - international exhibition for food, agriculture and horticulture, Minister of Agriculture of Georgia, at the stand of Georgia hosted Christian Schmidt, Federal Minister of Food and Agriculture of Germany, Gerd Muller, German Federal Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development, Andra Rupprechter, Minister of Agriculture, Forestry, Environment and Water Management of Austria, Ion Sula, Minister of Agriculture and Food Industry of Moldova, Janis Duklavs, Minister of Agriculture of the Republic of Latvia, and Urmas Kruuze, Minister of Rural Affairs of the Republic of Estonia. During the above meetings the focus was made on the needs of sharing experience by Georgia in aquaculture and animal husbandry, production of milk and dairy products for introduction of international and European stan- dards, on the potential of export of Georgian honey into European market, on improvement trade relations with the EU member countries and growth of foreign trade.
Rome, Republic of Italy Delegation of the Ministry of Agriculture of Georgia participated in the meeting of Governing Council of Interna- tional Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD). Within the scope of this visit, Minister of Agriculture of Georgia met with Maurizio Martina, Minister of Agri- cultural, Food and Forestry Policies of Italy. The parties spoke on the importance of modern technologies and implementation of the results of scientifi c researches in the fi eld of agriculture and signed the memorandum of understanding on cooperation in the fi eld of Agriculture between the Ministry of Agriculture of Georgia and Ministry of Agricultural, Food and Forestry Policies of the Republic of Italy.
Paris, French Republic Minister of Agriculture of Georgia attended the opening ceremony for SIA - international exhibition of agriculture and livestock (Paris, France).
Marseille, French Republic Minister of Agriculture of Georgia attended the opening ceremony for agricultural exhibition in the Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilizations in the city of Marseille, France, where the permanent stand will be dedicated to the Georgian wine culture.
Bordeaux, French Republic Minister of Agriculture of Georgia and Sylvie Cazes, Chairman of Foundation of French Wine Culture and Civiliza- tion, signed the agreement on cooperation. In accordance with this agreement, 2017 will be announced the year of Georgia in the French city of Bordeaux, emphasizing the fact, that Georgia is the country of wine culture and ancient traditions.
Doha, State of Qatar Minister of Agriculture of Georgia met with Mohammed Bin Abdullah Al Rumaihi, Minister of Municipality and Environment and Salman bin Khamad Al Khalifa, First Deputy Prime Minister of Qatar, in Doha, State of Qatar. Particular attention has been given with trade of agricultural products between the two countries, on investments and on the export of sheep, mineral and nonalcoholic beverages, dried fruit, and honey from Georgia.
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE OF GEORGIA During the visit, memorandums of understanding were signed: "Between the Government of Georgia and Gov- ernment of the State of Qatar on Economic and Scientifi c-Technical Cooperation in Agricultural Sector" and 80 "Between the Ministry of Agriculture of Georgia and the Ministry of Municipality and Environment of the State of Qatar on Veterinary Health and Livestock Breeding". Within the scope of this visit, Minister of Agriculture of Georgia also met with Sheikh Ahmed bin Jassim Al Thani, Minister of Economy and Commerce of the State of Qatar; Deputy Chairman of Chamber of Trade and Industry; Khalid Mubarak Al-Delaimi, Executive Director of state company "Hassad Food". Trade relations between the two countries and investment potential were reviewed at the meetings.
Hague, Kingdom of Netherlands Within the scope of working visit in the Kingdom of Netherlands, Minister of Agriculture of Georgia met with Martijn van Dam, Minister of Agriculture of the Kingdom of Netherlands. During the meeting, the Georgian Minster spoke on the fulfi llment of obligations undertaken within the scope of Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area Agreement (DCFTA) and on the measures taken and planned in the sector of agriculture. Minister of Agriculture of Georgia, together with other members of Georgian delegation, visited scientifi c-re- search center for the technologies of dairy production and high-tech green houses and studied specifi cs of their work.
Xi'an, People's Republic of China Delegation of the Ministry of Agriculture of Georgia took part in 2016 Xi’an Silk Road Business Summit and Coop- eration & Development Conference of Silk Road Chamber of International Commerce. The purpose of the summit was strengthening trade and economic relations and enhancing cooperation among the countries located alongside the Silk Road route and providing information on new joint projects.
Washington, USA Minister of Agriculture of Georgia paid the working visit to the USA. During the visit, the Minister met with rep- resentatives of the World Bank, US House Committee on Agriculture, US Department of Agriculture, US State Department and USAID. At the meetings the parties spoke on close partnership between the USA and Georgia and on opportunities for enhancing cooperation in the fi eld of agriculture.
INTERNATIONAL TREATIES AND AGREEMENTS In 2016, Ministry of Agriculture of Georgia, for strengthening cooperation in agricultural sector at international level, signed 7 agreements with relevant agenesis of different countries.
International Treaties/Agreements: • Memorandum of Cooperation was signed between the Ministry of Agriculture of Georgia and Green Seafood Group AS (GSG) Company on February 3, 2016;
• On February 18, 2016, in Rome, Italy, Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation in Agricultural Sector was signed between the Ministry of Agriculture of Georgia and the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Forestry Policies of the Republic of Italy;
• Within the scope of the visit to France during 24-28 February of 2016, in the city of Bordeaux, Minister of Ag- riculture of Georgia and Sylvie Cazes, Chairman of Foundation of French Wine Culture and Civilization, signed the cooperation agreement;
• On March 28, 2016, in Doha, State of Qatar, "Memorandum of Understanding between the Government of Georgia and Government of the State of Qatar on Economic and Scientifi c-Technical Cooperation in Agricul- tural Sector" was signed;
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE OF GEORGIA • On March 28, 2016, in Doha, State of Qatar, "Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of Agri- culture of Georgia and the Ministry of Municipality and Environment of the State of Qatar on Veterinary Health and Livestock Breeding" was signed; 81
• On May 12, 2016, memorandum of understanding was signed between the Ministry of Agriculture of Georgia, Partnership Fund and Chinese companies - Beijing Jinfenghengye Agricultural Development Co.Ltd. and Xinjiang Hualing & Trade (Group) Co. Ltd.;
• On August 18, 2016, in Tbilisi, Georgia, 2016-2017 action plan was signed between the Ministry of Agriculture of Georgia and the Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Livestock of the Republic of Turkey;
• Ministry of Agriculture of Georgia and USAID ZRDA Project signed the memorandum aimed at developing small and medium-sized farms, creating new jobs and increasing revenues in rural areas;
• Trilateral plan between the Ministry of Agriculture of Georgia, US Department of Agriculture (USDA) and National Food Agency of Bulgaria was signed. The plan aims to support economic growth and enhance trade relations within the scope of Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area Agreement (DCFTA);
• Ministry of Agriculture of Georgia, UN FAO and Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) signed the program for cooperation, the main purpose of which is to facilitate development of national system for livestock identifi cation, registration and traceability. On February 15, 2016, the second meeting of Donor Coordination Council was held, where the representatives of donor and international organizations were provided information on all needs of the Ministry of Agriculture of Georgia and its subordinated agencies. At the same time, within the scope of technical assistance project of donor organizations, teaching courses and seminars and improvement of qualifi cations of employees is anticipated. At the end of 2016, ENPARD I (European Neighborhood Program for Agriculture and Rural Development) was completed, within the framework of which, the sum anticipated by last tranche was transferred. At the same time, agreement on ENPARD II was signed in 2016, which will ensure mobilization of additional EUR 50 million for funding rural development initiatives. Three pilot projects for rural development are carried out in Borjomi, Lagodekhi and Kazbegi municipalities within the scope of said program. In the near future, two more pilot proj- ects will also start.
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE OF GEORGIA Local Action Groups (LAG) were set up in mentioned municipalities consisting of the representatives of munici- palities, private sector and local communities. These groups work on identifi cation of basic needs in the munici- 82 palities and carry out planned actions. In 2016, rural development strategy was approved and action plan was developed, which was one of the obliga- tions under ENPARD II. Apart from the above, international organizations listed below have been funding the projects aimed at the sup- port to rural development:
• United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (UN FAO);
• European Neighborhood Programme for Agriculture and Rural Development (ENPARD);
• Comprehensive Institutional Building (CIB) Program;
• United States Agency for International Development (USAID/REAP);
• United States Agency for International Development (USAID/ZRDA);
• Swiss Cooperation Offi ce (SCO);
• German Corporation for International Cooperation (GIZ);
• KfW Banking Group (KfW);
• United States Department of Agriculture (USDA);
• World Bank (WB);
• International Fund for Agriculture Development (IFAD);
• Austrian Development Agency (ADA);
• Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA);
• Care International; Mercy Corps; People in Need; OXFAM GB.
PROMOTION OF GEORGIAN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS AND GEOR- GIAN CUISINE Ministry of Agriculture of Georgia boosts the popularization of Georgian wine and other Georgian agricultural products both in local and international markets and promotes their export potential. important events including different exhibitions/tasting events to promote Georgian agricultural production were conducted in 2016:
• "International Green Week 2016" - large scale and highly prestigious trade fair for food, agriculture and gar- dening industry (Berlin, Federal Republic of Germany);
• Exhibition/tasting of Georgian agricultural products within the frame of Winter Session of OSCE Parliamen- tary Assembly (Vienna, Republic of Austria);
• "World Food Azerbaijan/Caspian Agro 2016" - international fair of agricultural sector (Baku, Azerbaijan). Il- ham Aliev, President of Azerbaijan, visited the Georgian stand, which was awarded with the certifi cate for "Best Corporate Style"
• "Riga Food 2016" - international fair of agricultural industry (Riga, Republic of Latvia). Georgian stand was visited by Raimonds Vejonis, President of the Republic of Latvia and Janis Duklavs, Minister of Agriculture of Latvia. Georgian stand was awarded with the certifi cate for successful participation in the fair;
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE OF GEORGIA • "Kazagro/Kafarm 2016" - international fair of agricultural industry (Astana, Republic of Kazakhstan). Geor- gian stand got the diplomas for the "Best Stand" and for "Active Participation". Furthermore, Georgian stand was awarded with gold medal; 83
• Prodexpo 2016" - international fair of agricultural industry (Minsk, Republic of Belarus). Georgian stand was awarded with the diploma for active participation. Within the framework of the fair, at the Georgian agricul- tural exhibition stand, the delegation of the Ministry of Agriculture of Georgia held meetings with the Deputies of the Minister of Agriculture of Belarus, Igor Brillo and Vladimir Grakun and the Minister of Trade, Vladimir Koltovich.
• "Exhibition/tasting of Georgian agricultural products within the scope of the annual session of the NATO Par- liamentary Assembly (Istanbul, Republic of Turkey);
• "26 May - Independence Day of Georgia". Through support of the Ministry of Agriculture, the exhibition stand was organized in Rustaveli Avenue, Tbilisi. The event was dedicated to the Independence Day. The products produced by agricultural enterprises and cooperatives which were established under the frame of the state programs were presented at the exhibition stand of the Ministry of Agriculture. The visitors were provided with the opportunities to taste and buy different types of Georgian cheese and wine;
• "Cheese Festival" (Tbilisi, Rose Square). The Cheese festival is an annual event organized by the Ministry of Agriculture of Georgia and Georgian Cheese Guild. The festival aims to promote Georgian cheese and re- store the cheese varieties, which were lost in previous centuries. 45 companies and agricultural cooperatives from all regions of Georgia presented their products at the festival. The guests were able to taste more than 60 varieties of cheese, including: Dambal-Kacho, Muchli, Guda, Chechili, Chlechili, Chogi, Tenili, Narchvi, Lagujishi, Sulguni, Berkeiz, Shushvela, cheese made in honey and wine, cheese rolls with different staffi ng, smoked cheese, Bushumuri, Chachamodebuli, varieties of goat cheese, etc. Both Georgian cheese varieties made through ancient traditional recipes and European branded cheese analogues were presented at the festival. Georgian Cheese makers provided master classes on how to make cheese. Georgian honey and wine producing companies showed their products at the festival.
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ACCOUNTABILITY TO THE SOCIETY Minister of Agriculture of Georgia, within the framework of state program - "Government of Georgia for Open Governance" makes the annual report on the work of the Ministry of Agriculture for the country's society. In consideration of the importance of agricultural sector development in overall economic growth in the country, the interest of the society towards the vision and startegies of the Ministry of Agriculture, projects and support measures implemented in the sector is high. Respectively, annual report presented by the Minister of Agriculture is usually heard by representatives of gov- ernmental institutions and non-governmental organization, donors and international organizations, media, agrarian scientists and experts. In 2016, within the frame of the mentioned program, Ministry of Agriculture of Georgia made its report twice - on September 5 and on December 30.
MEDIA TOURS In consideration of society's high interest towards the results of state programs in the sector of agriculture, Min- istry of Agriculture organizes media tours in various regions of Georgia.
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE OF GEORGIA Representatives of TV channels and radio stations, printed and electronic media are provided opportunities to visit the new and reequipped enterprises, renovated irrigation infrastructure, new farms and green houses, etc. funded through the projects implemented by the Ministry. 85 In 2016, media tour was organized in Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti region, which was coordinated by the Ministry of Agriculture and funded by the International Fund for Agricultural Development. Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti region owns a big potential for the development of animal husbandry, bee keeping, and vine growing. Media representatives visited the offi ce of the National Food Agency in Ambrolauri municipality, Service Center of "Mechanizatori LTD", agricultural cooperative "Dzirageuli", GEO FLOWER Ltd, wine factory "Kvanchkara Premium", newly planted vineyard and animal farm of "Blauenstein Georgia"
INFRASTRUCTURAL PROJECTS • In 2016, two biosafety points ( one in Marneuli municipality and the other in Rustavi municipality) for the live- stock movement corridors were put into operation through support of the donor organizations;
• Repair works for the building of Gurjaani Regional Laboratory of the Ministry of Agriculture ended in Septem- ber of 2016. The new infrastructure provides opportunity to carry out tests for farmers and business operators in compliance with international standards; respectively, local population gets the high level services through less efforts;
• Restoration and repair works for the laboratory working on soil and DNA examination in compliance with international standards was completed in the village of Tsilkani, Mtskheta municipality. The laboratory was equipped with necessary equipment and devices;
• Restoration and repair works for the laboratory of seed and planting material certifi cation and standards was completed in the village of Tsilkani, Mtskheta municipality. Currently, the laboratory is being equipped with necessary laboratory and diagnostics equipment and devices with the support of UN FAO;
• Construction of 32 green houses was completed in the village of Shulaveri, Marneuli municipality. The green houses were built by the "Hunan Agricultural Group" ( Hunan Province, China ) under the frame of the Geor- gia-China joint project on the land plots of the Scientifi c Research Center of Agriculture.
• Restoration/repair works for Soil and Food Diagnostic Center of the Scientifi c Research Center of Agriculture are underway in Anaseuli settlement, Ozurgeti Municipality;
• Works for construction of bee breeding center are carried out in the village of Mukhuri, Chkorotsku munici- pality.
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SOCIAL SUPPORT • Employees of the Ministry of Agriculture and its subordinated agencies transfer the certain sum to the Soli- darity Fund on a monthly bases. The Solidarity Fund was set up in 2014 under the resolution adopted by the Government of Georgia. The purpose of the Fund is to provide the assistance to the children suffering from severe diseases or children with disabilities and their families;
• Over the last four years, for commemoration of Children's International Day, the Ministry of Agriculture of Georgia has been organizing the event for internally displaced children in the yard of the Ministry;
• The Ministry of Agriculture has been intensely collaborating with Tbilisi Blood Transfusion Center during four years. Employees of the Ministry of Agriculture and its subordinated agencies have been involved in disinter- ested blood donation.
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE OF GEORGIA NEWSPAPER "CHVENI SOPELI" (OUR VILLAGE) Public Relations Department of the Ministry of Agriculture of Georgia ensures the timely publication of the news- 87 paper "Chveni Sopeli" from 2015. The newspaper includes interviews taken from the heads of the Ministry and its subordinated agencies, also information on planned agricultural projects, support measures, agricultural news, advice for agricultural en- trepreneurs, farmers, peasants and interested persons, legislative initiatives in agrarian sector, regulations, etc. In 2016, Ministry of Agriculture published 12 issues of the newspaper.
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Respectively, as from the enactment of DCFTA, the list of those regulations and directives, to which Georgian laws shall be approximated stage by stage, has been developed and agreed upon with the EU. In view of the above and for the purpose of improvement of normative regulatory framework for agricultural sector, the Ministry of Agriculture of Georgia developed two draft laws of Georgia and 51 draft resolutions of the government of Georgia. Draft Laws of Georgia: • Draft Law of Georgia on the Amendments to Food/Feed Safety, Veterinary and Plant Protection Code"; • Draft Law of Georgia on the Amendments to the Tax Code. Draft Resolutions of the Government of Georgia 1. Resolution N637 30/12/2016 of the Government of Georgia "On Approval of Technical Regulation - Guide for Diagnosing Avian Infl uenza". 2. Resolution N63630/12/2016 of the Government of Georgia "On Approval of Technical Regulation - Plans for De- tection of Fish Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia (VHC) and Infectious Hematopoietic Necrosis (IHN), Taking Samples for Conformation and Diagnostic Techniques". 3. Resolution N623 29/12/2016 of the Government of Georgia "On Approval of Technical Regulation on Maximum Permitted Level of Pesticide Remains in Food/Feed of Plant and Animal Origin". 4. Resolution N60028/12/2016 of the Government of Georgia "On Approval of Technical Regulation - Rule for Pre- vention, Control and Elimination of Certain Infectious Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy". 5. Resolution N585 23/12/2016 of the Government of Georgia "On Approval of Technical Regulation on Food Ad- ditives". 6. Resolution N54713/12/2016 of the Government of Georgia "On Approval of Technical Regulation -Taking Sam- ples for the Control of Microelements and Contaminants in Food and Assay Methods". 7. Resolution N548 13/12/2016 of the Government of Georgia "On Approval of the Rule for Identifi cation-Registra- tion of Pigs and for Registration of Pig Stalls"; 8. Technical Regulation - Resolution N508 17/11/2016 of the Government of Georgia "On Adding Certain Vitamins, Minerals and other Substances to Food Products". 9. Resolution N51017/11/2016 of the Government of Georgia "On Approval of the Rule for Announcement of Nu- tritional Information Related to Food Products". 10. Technical Regulation - Resolution N498 08/11/2016 of the Government of Georgia "On Approval of Guide for Diagnosing Classic Swine Plague". 11. Technical Regulation - Resolution N49908/11/2016 of the Government of Georgia "On Approval of the Rule for the Use of Assay Techniques for Examination of Certain Substances in Live Animals and Food Products of Animal Origin and the Rule for Result Interpretation". 13. Resolution N497 07/11/2016 of the Government of Georgia "On Approval of Technical Regulation for taking Samples from Food Products for Examination of Micro-toxins and Assay Techniques". MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE OF GEORGIA 14. Resolution N301 01/07/2016 of the Government of Georgia "On Approval of Technical Regulation on Provision 89 of Information on Food Products to Consumers". 15. Resolution N302 01/07/2016 of the Government of Georgia "On Approval of the Rule for the Control of Potato Cyst Nematodes". 16. Resolution N262 13/06/2016 of the Government of Georgia "On Establishing Maximum Permitted Levels of Trans Fats in Food Products". 17. Resolution N263 13/06/2016 of the Government of Georgia "On the Rule of Export-Import of Certain Harmful Substances and Pesticides and the Procedure of Preliminary Augmented Permit". 18. Technical Regulation - Resolution N11809/03/2016 of the Government of Georgia "On Approval of the Rule for Labeling Beef and Beef Products". 19. Resolution N150 29/03/2016 of the Government of Georgia "On Approval of the State Program for the Support to Milk Producing Agricultural Cooperatives". 20. Technical Regulation - Resolution N2218/01/2016 of the Government of Georgia "On Approval of the Rule for the Monitoring over certain Substances and their Residues in Live Animals and Products of Animal Origin". 21. Technical Regulation - Resolution N1111/01/2016 of the Government of Georgia "On Approval of the Measures against Maize Moth". 22. Resolution N10326/02/2016 of the Government of Georgia "On Approval of Special Rule for Acquisition of Goods and Services through the Funds of the United Water Supply Company of Georgia LLC". 23. Resolution N185 18/04/2016 of the Government of Georgia "On Approval of Technical Regulation on Hazelnut". 24. Resolution N34 26/01/2017 of the Government of Georgia "On Approval of State Program for the Support of Viticulture Agricultural Cooperatives". 25. Resolution N347 21/07/2016 of the Government of Georgia "On Approval of State Program for Equipping Agri- cultural Cooperatives with Agricultural Machines". 26. Resolution N150 29/03/2016 of the Government of Georgia "On Approval of State Program for the Support to Milk Producing Agricultural Cooperatives". 27. Resolution N51 02/02/2016 of the Government of Georgia "On Establishing the LEPL Agricultural Coopera- tives Development Agency to be the Body Issuing Grants". 28. Resolution of the Government of Georgia "On the Rule for Prohibition of the Use of Certain Substances having Hormonic and Thyreostatic Effects and Beta-Agonists in Animal Husbandry". 29. Resolution N619 29/12/201 of the Government of Georgia "On Approval of Liabilities of Business Operators Producing, Processing and/or Distributing Plants, Products of Plant Origin and other Supplies subject to Phy- tosanitary Regulation and Rule of their Registration". Amended: • Resolution N691/02/2016 of the Government of Georgia "On Amendments to Resolution N461 of the Govern- ment of Georgia, Dated September 7, 2016, On Approval of State Program for the Support to Bee-keeping Agricultural Cooperatives""; • Resolution N53709/12/2016 of the Government of Georgia "On Amendments to "Resolution N263 of the Gov- ernment of Georgia, Dated June 13, 2016, "On the Rule of Export-Import of Certain Harmful Substances and Pesticides and Procedure for Preliminary Argumented Permission""; MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE OF GEORGIA • Resolution N5002/02/2016 of the Government of Georgia "On Amendments to Resolution N430 of the Govern- ment of Georgia, Dated December 31, 2010, "On Approval of the Forms of Veterinary Certifi cates to be Used 90 for the Export of the Products subject to Veterinary Control and the Rule for their Issuance""; • Resolution N19022/04/2016 of the Government of Georgia "On Amendments to Resolution N56 of the Govern- ment of Georgia, Dated February 12, 2015, "On Approval of State Program "Plant the Future""; • Resolution N624 29/12/2016 of the Government of Georgia "On Amendments to Resolution N365 of the Gov- ernment of Georgia, Dated May 30, 2014, "On Approval of State Program "Produce in Georgia""; • Resolution N461 07/10/2016 of the Government of Georgia "On Amendments to Resolution N722 of the Gov- ernment of Georgia, Dated December 26, 2014, "On Approval of the Rule for Acknowledging Business Opera- tor""; • Resolution N 334 18/07/2016 of the Government of Georgia "On Amendments to Resolution N145 of the Gov- ernment of Georgia, Dated February 13, 2014, "On Approval of Additional Conditions for Distribution of Seed and Planting Materials in Georgia""'; • Resolution N6911/02/2016 of the Government of Georgia "On Amendments to Resolution N461 of the Govern- ment of Georgia, Dated September 7, 2015, "On Approval of State Program for the Support to Bee-Keeping Agricultural Cooperatives""; • Resolution N59727/12/2016 of the Government of Georgia "On Amendments to Resolution N348 of the Gov- ernment of Georgia, Dated July 14, 2015, "On Approval of Rules for the Implementation of Prophylactic Quar- antine Measures against Infectious Animal Diseases"". 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