“The Ministry Plans to Establish Sectoral Councils,” Says Davit Songulashvili
Davit Songulashvili, Minister of Environmental Protection and Agriculture, discussed current trends and development prospects in peach and nectarine production during a working meeting with farmers and exporters.
According to the Minister, meetings in this format are important for the timely identification of challenges in the sector and for ensuring appropriate responses.
“Continuous communication between the state and the private sector creates the foundation for making more effective and targeted decisions. The format of direct meetings allows us to clearly identify existing challenges and plan relevant measures. The ministry plans to establish sectoral councils. I will personally attend these council meetings once every three months, while Deputy Ministers will hold meetings on a monthly basis. This format will enable us to systematically plan both reforms and solutions to existing challenges in each sector,” said Davit Songulashvili.
The meeting also focused on the need to improve product quality, introduce modern agrotechnologies, and increase productivity. Emphasis was placed on the importance of market diversification and the need to explore new export destinations.
“Our main objective is to improve product quality, introduce modern standards, develop packaging and sorting, and strengthen branding. It is important for Georgian products to be recognizable and competitive in international markets, which will ultimately increase both prices and export volumes,” said Aleksandre Gvarishvili.
It is worth noting that, to support sector development, more than 300 hectares of peach orchards have already been co-financed under the Rural Development Agency of Georgia program “Plant the Future”, with total funding of 1.6 million GEL.
In 2025, exports of peaches and nectarines reached 25.8 thousand tons, representing a 17% increase compared to the previous year. Total export value amounted to USD 32 million, up from USD 25 million in 2024, marking a 28% increase.
The meeting, held at the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Agriculture of Georgia, was attended by Deputy Ministers Lasha Dolidze and Lasha Avaliani, along with heads of relevant agencies and departments.
