2 new projects launched under FAO-Azerbaijan partnership program

The opening seminar of the "Support to Structural Reform and Strategic Development" and "Improvement of Seed and Agro-Chemical Laboratories and Certification Services" projects of the Agrarian Services Agency of the Agriculture Ministry of Azerbaijan has been held, Report informs.

The seminar was organized within the framework of the Partnership Program with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).

The goal of the Structural Reform and Strategic Development Support project is to provide sustainable consumption and production patterns and sustainable agro-food systems in a changing climate and environment through efficient, inclusive food and agricultural supply chains at the local, regional and global levels. Information on the objectives will be provided to interested parties and a work plan will be reviewed and discussed.

The seminar will focus on making agriculture, forestry and fisheries more productive and sustainable within the framework of the project "Improvement of Seed and Agro-Chemical Laboratories and Certification Services". One of the main priorities of the project is to provide technical support in the field of sustainable agriculture and food security, capacity building, as well as the improvement of certification, laboratory and variety testing services.