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In Shida Kartli, Qualified Nurseries Are Being Inspected

In order to study the phytosanitary status of the qualified nurseries producing planting material, the Scientific-Research Center of Agriculture in Shida Kartli, together with the National Food Agency and FAO representatives, inspects the nurseries.

According to the resolution of the Government of Georgia, the qualified nursery is obliged to ensure compliance with hygienic and transport requirements, traceability of the propagating material, both in the nursery and outside the nursery.

At least once a year, the Scientific-Research Center of Agriculture inspects qualified nurseries. In case of detection of violations, if the nursery does not correct the defect within the period specified by the notification, the center removes the farm from the register.

Determination of nursery qualifications, which is a prerequisite for certification of planting material, has been ongoing since 2017. The certification system provides the market with quality seeds and planting material, which will promote the replacement of imported material and the promotion of local varieties and protect consumers from unscrupulous producers.

The quality system for nurseries, which is voluntary today, will become mandatory by 2024.