Spuds in Senaki: Georgian Aggies Embrace Potatoes as a Crop Option
In the agrarian community of Senaki in western Georgia, farmers and agriculture students from across Georgia gathered to learn about potatoes as a viable agricultural option. Implemented by the Georgian Institute for Public Affairs, within Georgian Rural Development Program, funded by USDA, potato production expert Mr. Koba Kobaladze presented an audiovisual presentation at the Senaki Agricultural Technical College on proper planting and harvesting techniques, the potato plant’s history and life cycle, responsible use of pesticides and herbicides, and the benefits of the potato.
After the presentation in the classroom, Mr. Koba Kobaladze demonstrated proper preparation and plant techniques in Senaki Agricultural Technical College’s testing fields. Students from Senaki, Akhaltsikhe and Tsinamdzgvriantkari Agricultural Technical Colleges, local and Tsksinvali region farmers, representatives from the Georgian Institute of Public Affairs, Georgian State Agricultural University, United States Embassy, the United States Department of Agriculture and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, the representatives of resource Center of Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia in Senaki then planted the pilot crop.
Georgian Institute of Public Affairs, within Georgian Rural Development Program is dedicated to Georgia’s agricultural development and improving the Georgian rural population’s quality of life through educational opportunities and application.
The United States has long supported Georgia’s agricultural development and encourages agribusinesses to explore all crop options beneficial to society, business and the environment. |
