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ProjectGrape Genetic Resources Conservation in Armenia - TCP/ARM/3503 2019
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No results found.Viticulture was the most profitable crop in Armenia during the former Soviet era. However, following land privatization, factors such as increased cultivation costs, uncontrolled market relations and an energy crisis led to deterioration in the development of the sector. In recent years, Armenian grapes have become an important product, both locally and in foreign markets. By taking advantage of trade opportunities and the favourable climatic conditions in Armenia, different varieties of grapes could be produced, grape-growing areas expanded and export volumes increased. The project aimed at improving national capacity with regard to the sustainable management of grape genetic resources in order to ensure a solid grape industry. It contributed to sustainable national agricultural development by establishing a basis for the improvement and modernization of the grape production sector, making a significant contribution to food security, employment opportunities and income generation in the future. -
ProjectTechnical Assistance for Grape Phylloxera-Resistant Planting Material Production - TCP/ARM/3601 2020
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No results found.Armenia has a rich history of wine and brandy production. In 2011, archaeologists excavated a 6 000-year-old winery in caves near the village of Areni, indicating that the country’s winemaking tradition dates back millennia. Armenia produced roughly 25 percent of the brandy in the former Soviet Union. During the 1980s, the country processed 200 000 tonnes of grapes for wine and brandy production. When the former Soviet Union collapsed, so did the winemaking industry in Armenia. Production volumes resurged slowly during the late 1990s and the early 2000s, driven mainly by a demand for brandy. In more recent years, wine production has also started to increase, owing to a growing interest in Armenian wines. Despite this interest and the resulting boost to the industry, viticulture in the country faces a serious threat in the form of phylloxera, a soil-borne pest that affects grape-growing regions and has the potential to destroy entire vineyards quickly. -
ProjectImproving Sustainability in Armenia - TCP/ARM/3504 2019
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No results found.The Ararat Valley in Armenia is rich in high-quality groundwater. Due to the presence of this clean water suitable for fish production, the establishment of private fish farms in the valley has intensified over the last decade. This uncontrolled expansion of fish production and unregulated use of groundwater has led to the rapid depletion of underground water resources. On the other hand the fish produced in the area is of high quality and is well received in foreign markets. This project was implemented to reduce the amount of water used for fish production while maintaining the quantity and quality of the fish that are produced.
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