Organic agriculture development program for 2024-25 starts in Armenia

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20.05.2024, 20:27

Acba Bank and the Armenian branch of the German Nature And Biodiversity Conservation Union (NABU) are launching a free Development of Organic Agriculture program for 2024-2025, as per the bank's press service.

Organic agriculture development program for 2024-25 starts in Armenia

YEREVAN, 20 May. /ARKA/. Acba Bank and the Armenian branch of the German Nature And Biodiversity Conservation Union (NABU) are launching a free Development of Organic Agriculture program for 2024-2025, as per the bank's press service.

The winners of a competition, including organisations, farmers and agronomists will be able to obtain certification as an organic food producer using joint financial and technical support of Acba Bank and the Armenian NABU branch, making their produce more fit for exports.

Entrepreneurs interested in participating in the competition are welcome to file an application until 10 June 2024.

Companies that already produce organic food or are ready to switch to doing so can apply.

If you have any questions, you can call (+374) 44 599949.

The program was first launched in 2015 and is aimed at promoting the development of organic agriculture in Armenia.

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