Georgian viticulturalists who completed the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Integrated Vineyard Management Training of Trainers program have begun sharing their expertise with university students across the country.
The first educational meetings were held at College Aisi, combining both theoretical instruction and hands-on practice. Sessions focused in particular on grapevine pruning and formation, main components of sustainable and productive vineyard management.
The initiative is part of FAO’s bigger effort to strengthen agricultural education and modernize viticulture practices in Georgia. In collaboration with successful alumni of the Training of Trainers program, FAO has also developed a dedicated educational module tailored for university students.
Throughout the year, FAO team members and Training of Trainers graduates will continue conducting educational meetings, ensuring that knowledge gained through the program is transferred directly to the next generation of wine professionals.
The project is implemented under European Neighborhood Program for Agriculture and Rural Development (ENPARD IV) with financial support from the European Union and Sweden. The initiative promotes sustainable vineyard management practices and strengthen the competitiveness of Georgia’s wine sector.
