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A massive increase in animal production over the past few decades has raised a wide range of ethical issues, including concern for animal welfare. Retailers and the food industry are asking for higher animal welfare standards for foods of animal origin, and compliance with such standards is increasingly stipulated in...

Georgia saw its first cases of lumpy skin disease in late 2016.  To prevent further spread of the virus, the National Food Agency vaccinated the cattle in the risk-regions. At the request of national veterinary services, the country will host a mission by FAO experts. The FAO team will carrying...

On 30 December 2016, The Government of Georgia approved the first ever national strategy for rural development.  It provides the country’s vision for 2017-2020 in key areas of rural development – growth and diversification of local economies, improvement of social and public services, sustainable use of natural resources and local engagement in...

FAO Representation in Georgia hosted a field visit of a delegation of the forestry health experts from the Islamic Republic of Iran. During the three-day technical tour on the ground, specialists from the National Forestry Agency of Georgia shared with their Iranian counterparts the experience and knowledge that has been...

A model for the reformation of the Georgian wine sector was presented and discussed at a workshop held on December 16, 2016. The Ministry of Agriculture (MoA), National Wine Agency (NWA) and Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) hosted the event held under the European Neighbourhood Programme...