FB page was created 'Georgian Wheat'
project related
Information was regularly Published, photo-video material, project information was regularly broadcasted in radio and TV shows
Awareness raising Meetings were held with participating communities ,
bread-baking masterclasses were organized at Festivals,
Booklets Farmer's Guidebook was printed and distributed
Georgian wheat (endemic species and local varieties (Landrasses) are nationally recognized and submitted to UNESCO: in the category of endangered intangible cultural heritage.
Georgian wheat endemic species Protection was highlighted in Strategic Plan for BD conservation.
Project sustainability
Participating farmers and their families gained additional knowledge and experience, high quality seed material, as well as assistance in sales. Which had a positive effect on their income.
Emphasis on Sustainable Livelihoods
Participating farmers and their families gained additional knowledge and experience, high quality seed material, as well as assistance in sales. Which had a positive effect on their income.
Gender Focus
The project aims at conservation and return of endemic species of Georgian wheat ancient local varieties (Landraces) to agricultural production, which will contribute to the preservation of Georgia's agrobiodiversity. The project states that male farmers have an enormous role in the project implementation, as they should buy seed materials, distribute and sell it for the income. Meanwhile, women are mainly product users in this field, who are referred to be housewives and those in charge of a family nutrition, which deepens the stereotypical attitudes toward women?s gender role. In the listing of target groups, the term ?mothers/parents" is also used, which exclude the involvement of fathers in the family caring and reproduces gender stereotypes.
It should be mentioned, that there is gender imbalance with regard to possession of agricultural land in Georgia. According to the Geostat, Males are documented possessors 2 times more often than females. Besides, women cannot enjoy the right to sell their assets or give it as inheritance since their authority is limited in the decision-making process in the family. Also, inheritance distribution practices have not changed, with the advantage given to men and women being less likely to be registered as owners of land or real estate. It should be noted, that 5 female joined the organization
Inovative Financial Mechanisms
We have prepared, printed and distributed the farmer's manual, the electronic version is available to anyone.
- We have prepared training materials for vocational education training courses.
Notable Community Participation
Young people are involved in the project,
Children of Beneficiary Farmers, Terjola
Youth House where Makha and
Zanduri was seed for propagation.
Young people participate in all stages,
On trainings, field days, traditional
Bread master classes, open days and
Most of the custom rituals
Young people are active in the community,
2020-2021
12 young farmers joined the organization as active members
Capacity - Building Component
organization needs capacity building in resource mobilization.
strategy development,
on thematic issues farm management , wheat conservation and cultivation , certification, brad making will be carried out.
Project Results
Conservation of Georgian endemic wheat species and local varieties is a priority of the Government of Georgia and is reflected in the Strategic Plan document, part of the protection of agro biodiversity.
An interagency group for the protection of Georgian wheat culture has been established with the participation of the government, the private sector and the Georgian Wheat Producers Association, which assists the government in developing a supportive policy and strategic plan.
For the first time in the seed farm the production of seed material of local species and varieties has started.
Demand for Georgian wheat and bread has increased.
Georgian wheat culture (endemic species and traditional local varieties) has been granted national status and has been nominated for UNESCO: Intangible Cultural Heritage, which needs urgent protection.
High quality certified seed material of Georgian wheat endemic species (Tetri Dika 4.7 t), ancient local variety (Akhaltsikhe red doli 7.5 t) has been obtained, which will be enough to sow about 55-60 ha in autumn.
