Economy

Georgian Agency Staff to Receive Training on Turkey’s Agricultural Insurance Model

Employees of the Rural Development Agency of Georgia will receive training from Turkish colleagues, who will share the successful experience of Turkey’s Agricultural Insurance Pool.

Georgia to Launch Sector Councils for Wheat and Flour Industry Dialogue

“Sectoral councils will be established to strengthen communication in the wheat and flour sector,” said Davit Songulashvili.

Dogs Completing Rehabilitation to Be Returned to Urban Areas in Zugdidi

“Dogs that have completed their rehabilitation period will be returned to Zugdidi,” said Lasha Avaliani.

Irrigation Sector Reform Presented to Lagodekhi Local Authorities

Ongoing reforms in Georgia’s melioration (irrigation) sector were presented to representatives of the local authorities in Lagodekhi.

“Increasing the Customs Clearance Tariff Will Discourage the Import of Older Vehicles and Improve Air Quality,” Says Davit Songulashvili

“It was important to achieve, on the one hand, the goal of improving air quality, and on the other hand, to take into account the interests of the private sector

Georgia Introduces Phased Ban on Plastic Bottles for Food Contact Use

The Government has adopted a resolution on the phased ban of certain plastic products intended for food contact.

Apple Export Volume from Georgia Increased by 54% in February

The volume of apple exports from Georgia increased by 54% in February, while the export value rose by 86% ($1.4 million), according to the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Agriculture of Georgia.

Georgia Bans Sale of Certain Single-Use Plastic Items from April 1

Starting April 1, 2026, the sale of certain plastic items intended for food contact has been banned in Georgia.

“The State Covers Approximately 80% of Irrigation Water Fees,” Says Gigla Tamazashvili

Under a resolution of the Government of Georgia, a subsidy program for irrigation water supply services will come into effect on April 1.