To protect seeds of traditional vegetable varieties and species, enhance agrobiodiversity, promote healthy food diversity, ensure food security, and strengthen ecosystem services, the National Association of Local Authorities of Georgia (NALAG) held information days in the municipalities of Marneuli and Telavi.
NALAG experts presented the targeted project to the local population, outlining its objectives and plans.
The events as part of the project “Seed Guardians for Biodiversity, Agrobiodiversity, Ecosystem Services, and Climate Adaptation.” NALAG is implementing this project with co-financing from the European Union under the Black Sea Basin Programme.
The project aims to promote traditional vegetable varieties and demonstrate a model for improving accessibility for vegetable producers. This includes creating a seed collection and collector base of old traditional vegetable varieties with active participation from the local community.
Before the presentation of the NALAG target project, the local population was informed about new programs from the Rural Development Agency, including the “Beekeeping Support Program” and “Georgian Vegetables from Greenhouses.” Coordinators from the agency introduced these programs.
