Session of the Agro-Innovation Commission
On December 1, 2021, a meeting of the Commission was held, at which the report read: “The Importance of Introducing Innovative Integrated Technologies : Challenges and Initiatives ”were presented by Gocha Tsopurashvili, Deputy Chairman of the Commission, and Nodar Mindiashvili, Doctor of Biology , Director of the Georgian Ltd. GAP).
The speakers noted that Georgia's agriculture is going through an important stage in the development of the sector, which on the one hand is related to the achievement of new strategic goals and objectives, and on the other hand to a deep and comprehensive economic agreement with the EU.
In recent years, the National Food Agency has taken many effective steps to control food safety, pesticides and agrochemicals, heavy metals and other contaminants.
All important areas of the field have been consistently controlled, although problems and challenges still exist; this is a natural phenomenon in the current situation.
The speakers came up with an initiative to lay an obligation on the state in this process, so that the government not only ensure monitoring and control, but also develop and implement full-fledged integrated technology maps to establish a modern traceability system.
It is noteworthy that failure to do so will lead to a sharp reduction in our country's export capacity, as the requirements in this direction are becoming stricter, we must assume that neglecting these problems will significantly hurt the country’s export.
Today, the challenge is fully realized and identified, therefore, there is a targeted program to be implemented in life, which should make it easier for the farming community to overcome the problem.
Events to be held:
• Agronomists training program;
• Creating agro-technological maps by crops;
• Establishment and strengthening of field associations;
• Introduction of the principles of Good Agricultural Practice (GAP) and dissemination of international standards;
• Traceability system and the essence and importance of record perfection;
• Preparation of export products and the importance of quality assurance, system-technological dissemination of maximum use of opportunities and modern mechanisms for identifying competitive advantages.
The members of the commission Nodar Khatiashvili, Omar Kacharava, Gela Javakhishvili, Zurab Loladze, Alexi Noniadze, Bidzina Imnadze, Omar Tedoradze, Academician Nugzar Baghaturia, the chairman of the commission Alexander Didebulidze took part in the discussion; They emphasized the urgency and informativeness of the presented material. A relevant resolution was adopted, which will be submitted to the Presidium of the Academy.
Memorandum of Understanding
Information On concluding a Memorandum of Understanding
On December 1, 2021, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the Georgian Academy of Agricultural Sciences and the Georgian Association of Seed Producers and Nursery Farms. The aim of the Memorandum is to prepare and pass on the recommendations made by the members of the Academy on the production, maintenance and quality of seed and planting material to the interested parties: farmers, specialists, businessmen, nurseries, associations, etc. for further dissemination.
The parties acknowledge that they may have access to confidential information within the framework of the activities envisaged by memorandum, and agree that the confidentiality of such information will be strictly protected in accordance with the current legislation of Georgia.
Disputes between the parties regarding the content of the Memorandum will be resolved through consultation and negotiation with the direct participation of the responsible persons designated by the parties in accordance with the Memorandum.
The Memorandum shall enter into force on the date of its signing and shall be valid for five years, including December 1, 2026.
President of Georgian Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Academician Guram Aleksidze,
Secretary General of the Georgian Association of Seed Producers and Nurseries Alexander Sakandelidze.
Round Table at State Museum of Sericulture
November 24, 2021, the Scientific Council of the Georgian Academy of Agricultural
Sciences organized an event - Round Table meeting at the State Museum of Silk.
The event was led by the Head of the Academic Department of the Academy, Academician Elguja Shapakidze and the Deputy Chairman of the Scientific Council of the Academy, Academician-Secretary of the Scientific Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine Jemal Gugushvili. The event was attended by: Academician Giorgi Gagoshidze, Doctor of Veterinary Sciences Maia Kereselidze, Doctors of Agriculture Nargiza Baramidze, Boris Siniuk and others.
The round table was opened by Academician Elguja Shapakidze, who highlighted the important and extensive activities of the Georgian Academy of Agricultural Sciences for the restoration, revival and development of Georgian silk, one of the essential components of which is the Georgian State Silk Museum displays the artifacts which show the history, achievements, and the place of Georgian silk in the world.
It was noted that silkworm breeding, sericulture, is the oldest field of agriculture in Georgia, which has successfully withstood the harsh conditions of history and is rightly considered the best example of the nation's cultural heritage.
The production, processing and weaving of the silk cocoon has been considered as one of the most prestigious occupations in Georgia. 
Today, sericulture is facing big problems, it is no longer functioning as a branch of agriculture in Georgia, and the worst thing is that the collapse of silkworm breeding has negatively affected on ecology, environment, family budget revenues and demographic situation, which requires great efforts to restore.
The guests - the participants of the round table were informed about the State Silk Museum, about its history, present activities and future plans by the director of the museum Ms. Nino Kuprava. She also answered the questions of the meeting participants.
A wide discussion was held round the problems mentioned during the meeting. In his closing speech, Academician Elguja Gugushvili thanked the director of the museum Nino Kuprava, the staff of the museum for the very interesting information and their work, wished the museum staff success in further activities, timely and high-quality international reconstruction and restoration of the museum.
Meeting at Georgian Academy of Agricultural Sciences
According to the work plan of the Georgian Academy of Agricultural Sciences for 2021
On November 29, 2021, a Meeting of Scientific Department of Food Safety and Food Technology of
Georgian Academy of Agricultural Sciences was held online
Agenda:
1. Information on the scientific activities carried out in 2020 by the Academy Scholar, Doctor of Technology, Ekaterina Katsitadze.
Speaker: Ekaterina Katsitadze, Doctor of Technology
2. Current Issues.
Meeting of the Presidium of Georgian Academy of Agricultural Sciences
According to the work plan of the Georgian Academy of Agricultural Sciences for 2021
On November 26, 2021, a Meeting of the Presidium of Georgian Academy of Agricultural Sciences online
Agenda:
1. Information on the work done in 2021 by the Environmental Protection, Plant Genetic Resources and Agro-biodiversity Coordination Center of the Georgian Academy of Agricultural Sciences.
Speakers: Tinatin Epitashvili, Doctor of Chemical and Biological Engineering; Nikoloz Aleksidze, Manager of the Academy Center for Environmental Protection, Plant Genetic Resources and Agro-biodiversity
2. Information on the implementation of the memorandums of cooperation signed by the Georgian Academy of Agricultural Sciences with scientific research, educational and governmental organizations.
Speaker: Head of the Academic Department of the Georgian Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Academician-Secretary of the Academy, Academician Elguja Shapakidze
3. Information on the 2021 financial activity report of the Academy and the 2022 budget;
Speakers: Deputy President of the Academy, Academician Anatoli Giorgadze, Chief Accountant of the Academy Nino Soziashvili.
4. Current issues.
According to the work plan of the Georgian Academy of Agricultural Sciences for 2021
On November 26, 2021, a Meeting of Scientific Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary of Georgian Academy of Agricultural Sciences online
Agenda:
1. On the prospects of production of functional food products in Georgia.
Speaker: Academician Guram Tkemaladze
Current Issues
According to the work plan of the Georgian Academy of Agricultural Sciences for 2021
On November 24, 2021, a Meeting of Scientific Department of Agro-Engineering of Georgian Academy of Agricultural Sciences online
Agenda:
1. About the vibrating vacuum pump engine.
Speaker: Gela Javakhishvili, Doctor of Technical Sciences
2. Current Issues.
According to the work plan of the Georgian Academy of Agricultural Sciences for 2021
On November 24, 2021, a Meeting of Scientific Department of Agronomy of Georgian Academy of Agricultural Sciences online
Agenda:
1. On the results of complex fertilizer tests in the subtropical zone. Speaker: Academician Valerian Tsanava.
2. Report of Academician Rezo Jabnidze on the scientific work conducted in 2020.
3. Current Issues.
According to the work plan of the Georgian Academy of Agricultural Sciences for 2021
On November 24, 2021, a Meeting of Scientific Department of Economy of Georgian Academy of Agricultural Sciences online
Agenda:
1. Strategy for establishing water and drainage consumer organizations (TSO / DMO), development perspectives and ways of implementation.
Speaker: Academician Revaz Asatiani (see the report at the link).
2. Current issues
Georgian Academy of Agricultural Sciences
Round table
Meeting with representatives of seed banks operating in Georgia
On November 15 of the current year, a Round Table was organized by Georgian Academy of Agricultural Sciences, the Georgian Center for Environmental Protection, Plant Genetic Resources and Agro-biodiversity Coordination Center, the Georgian Association of Seed Producers and Nurseries and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).The following persons participated in the work of the Round Table: Academician G. Aleksidze, Vice President, Acad. G. Japaridze, Dep.of the President, Acad. A. Giorgadze, Coordinator of International Relations Dr. T. Epitashvili, Alexander Sakandelidze, Secretary General of the Georgian Association of Seed Producers and Nurseries, Giorgi Andghuladze, Tiffany Lucas and Shahar, Representatives of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), Mariam Jorjadze,, Director of the Organic Farming Association, Tamar Jinjikhadze, Ana Devidze and Mirian Chokheli, employees of the Standards and Certification Service of the Scientific Research Center of the Ministry of Agriculture of Georgia. Representative of the Agrarian University Valeri Amiranashvili, Director of Saperavi TV , Dimitri Kostariov.
The Round table participants discussed the challenges and needs of the sector and of each gene bank separately; Furthermore, the participants considered necessary measures, such as, consolidating gene banks and further communicating with donor organizations, as well as opportunities for cooperation between banks.
The approximate date of the next meeting of the next meeting was planned as well as the issues to be discussed in relation to these issues.
World Science Day for Peace and Development
On November 10, UNESCO marks International Science Day for Peace and Development. This day emphasizes the important role of science in society and the need for public involvement in the discussion of new scientific issues. It also focuses on the importance and relevance of science in everyday life.
International Science Day for Peace and Development aims to inform citizens about the latest developments in science by bringing society and science closer together.
Since the day was declared by UNESCO in 2001, many new concrete projects and programs have been implemented under World Science Day.
On November 10, 2021, in connection with the World Science Day, an Internet scientific-practical conference was held at the Georgian Academy of Agricultural Sciences on the topic: "Protection and development perspectives of the local agricultural animal gene pool".
Conference organizers were:
• Academic Department of the Georgian Academy of Agricultural Sciences;
• Scientific Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary of Georgian Academy of Agricultural Sciences;
• Coordination Center for Environmental Protection, Plant Genetic Resources and Agro-biodiversity.
Prominent animal scientists, doctoral students and leading specialists in the field took part in the conference.
The materials presented at the conference are reflected in the Proceedings of the conference, the electronic version of which will be sent to each participant of the conference, as well as they will receive certificates of participation in the conference.
The General Assembly of the Georgian Academy of Agricultural Sciences was held on November 10, 2021,
with the following agenda:
1. Information in the Scientific Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary of the Georgian Academy of Agricultural Sciences - Specialty "Animal Husbandry", in the Scientific Department of Environmental Protection and Forestry - In the specialty "Forestry", and in the Scientific Department of Food Safety and Food Technology - in the specialty "Biotechnology" announced a competition for the vacant positions of full members (academics) of the Academy.
Speaker: Academician Nodar Chitanava, Head of the Competition Commission
2. Holding a competition (secret ballot) to select the full members (academicians) of the Academy announced by the Academy of Agricultural Sciences of Georgia.
3. Information on the current scientific activities of the Georgian Academy of Agricultural Sciences in 2021;
Speaker: President of the Academy, Academician Guram Aleksidze.
4. Current issues.
Academician Nodar Chitanava who spoke about the first question announced that On October 25, 2021, the Joint Meeting of the Scientific Departments of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine and Agronomy of the Academy was held, where a secret ballot was held, and a conciliatory recommendation was made in favor of Dr. Anatoli Giorgadze to participate in the competition announced in the Scientific Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine.
The speaker also noted that on October 26, 2021, a joint meeting of the Academy's Environment and Forestry and Agro-Engineering Scientific Departments was held, which, based on secret ballot, gave a recommendation to Doctor of Agriculture Lasha Dolidze to participate in a competition as a candidate;
Academician Nodar Chitanava also announced that, On October 26, 2021, the Joint Session of the Scientific Departments of Food Safety and Food Technology and Agro-Engineering was held at the Academy, during which, based on secret ballot, the meeting participants gave a recommendation to Doctor of Biology, Edisher Kvesitadze to participate in a competition as a candidate;
At the end of his speech, N. Kvesitadze read the biographies of the three candidates: A. Giorgadze, E. Kvesitadze and L. Dolidze.
The General Assembly of the Academy decided that the above-mentioned contestants would be included in the ballot papers for secret ballot.
As a result of the secret ballot held at the General Assembly of the Academy, the following have been elected as full members (academicians) of the Georgian Academy of Agricultural Sciences: Doctor of Agriculture Anatoli Giorgadze - in the Scientific Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine, specializing in "Livestock"; Lasha Dolidze, Doctor of Agricultural Sciences - in the Scientific Department of Environmental Protection and Forestry, specializing in "Forestry"; and Edisher Kvesitadze, Doctor of Biological Sciences - in the Scientific Department of Food Safety and Food Technology, specializing in "Biotechnology".
The President of the Georgian Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Acad. Guram Aleksidze made a speech in favor of the candidates, he also summarized the problems discussed at the meeting and wished success to the participants in their scientific work.
Academicians Gogola Margvelashvili, Zurab Tskitishvili, Nugzar Baghaturia, Temur Revishvili, Guram Papunidze, Giorgi Gagoshidze, Revaz Asatiani and the Vice-President of the Academy, Acad. Givi Japaridze took part in the discussion.
The Presidium of the Georgian Academy of Agricultural Sciences
congratulates Anatoli Giorgadze, Lasha Dolidze and Edisher Kvesitadze on their election as full members
(academicians) of the Academy, wishes them many successes in scientific, pedagogical and public activities for the benefit of our country.
Distinguished Georgian Scientist , a Breeder – Academician Bagrat Sandukhadze
Academician Bagrat Ismenis-dze Sandukhadze is a well-known breeder; He was the first scientist-breeder to be awarded the Demidov Prize for achievements like no other in our country or in the world.
Article by Academician Ramaz Khurodze, Academician of the Georgian Academy of Agricultural Sciences Paata Koguashvili and Professor Ramaz Gakhokidze on "Wheat selection master - the greatest Georgian breeder of modern times" are dedicated to Academician Bagrat Sandukhadze).
Meeting of the Presidium of the Academy of Agricultural Sciences
In accordance with the working plan of the Academy of Agricultural Sciences a meeting of the Presidium was held on Oct. 29, 2021, following the agenda:
1. On the appointment of the General Assembly of the Georgian Academy of Agricultural Sciences.
Speaker: President of the Georgian Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Acad. Guram Aleksidze.
2. On setting the date of the UEAA International Scientific Conference (Topic: "Agricultural Mechanization and Technologies in Europe and Perspectives") to be held at the Georgian Academy of Agricultural Sciences.
Speaker: President of the Georgian Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Acad. Guram Aleksidze.
3. Current issues