Gov’t meeting approves 2024-2027 action plan for agriculture, rural development

The Ministry of Agriculture and Environmental Protection of Georgia on Monday said the 2024-2027 action plan for the 2021-2027 strategy of agriculture and rural development in the country had been approved during a weekly Government meeting. 

The plan, which consists of 88 activities, focuses on three main tasks:

1. Promoting competitive agricultural and non-agricultural sectors
2. Sustainable use of natural resources and adaptation to climate change
3. Establishing effective systems for food and animal nutrition safety, veterinary and plant protection

The 2021-2027 agriculture and rural development strategy aims to harness the potential of agriculture and address the existing challenges. The 2024-2027 action plan for this strategy is based on existing experience and a thorough analysis of the situation”, the Ministry said.

The total cost of the project is ₾4.26 billion ($1.59 bln), with ₾4.15 billion ($1.55 bln) funded from the state budget and the remaining amount raised from donor organisations and international partners.

The body added it was “crucial to focus on rural and agricultural development for the sustainable economic development” of the country.