Organic Farm Samkura to Add Greenhouses in ₾100,000 Expansion Project

Organic farm Samkura, located in Tsnori, Sighnaghi Municipality, is expanding its operations by adding 2 to 3 new greenhouses this September. The total investment in the project is estimated at ₾100,000, according to the farm’s founder Nika Bagalishvili.

Bagalishvili told Business Partner that demand for organic and healthy food has grown significantly, with sales up 50% compared to the same period last year. “Healthy eating is becoming more and more popular in society, and that’s directly reflected in our numbers,” he said.

The farm currently cultivates 50 to 60 types of vegetables and has already harvested produce from its first two greenhouses. The additional greenhouses aim to meet rising demand, especially from parents seeking healthy food options for their children.

“I’ve been in business for seven years, and brand awareness has increased significantly,” said Bagalishvili. “People are paying more attention to food quality, especially after public concerns about unhealthy production practices. Around 90% of my customers are parents buying for their children.”

The customer base is 98% local, with 2% comprising foreign buyers who often seek out niche produce like okra and Swiss chard.

Although Samkura does not yet operate an online sales platform, the farm maintains a regular presence in Tbilisi, where Bagalishvili sells produce every Saturday on Kavtaradze Street.

While competition in the organic farming sector has grown, Bagalishvili welcomes it and emphasizes environmental sustainability as a core part of Samkura’s mission. “I want agriculture to grow in Georgia, and I want to contribute to that process,” he said.

Due to current national developments, Bagalishvili noted that agritourism initiatives are on hold for 2025.

Founded in 2018, Samkura has built a reputation for producing premium-quality organic fruits and vegetables while promoting sustainable agriculture in Georgia’s Kakheti region.