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November 10 is World Science Day !

World Science Day for Peace and Development is celebrated on November 10. The date, established in 2001 under the auspices of UNESCO, aims to highlight the role of science in the daily life of the global community. The theme of World Science Day 2025 is "Trust, Transformation and the Future - The Science We Need for 2050."

Agricultural development is based on research; research that creates knowledge, sparks innovation, and changes the daily reality of farmers.

LEPL Scientific-Research Center of Agriculture has been at the forefront of scientific activity in the agricultural sector of Georgia for 10 years.

The center combines 18 scientific areas and has modern laboratories, greenhouses and experimental and demonstration plots.

The main directions of the Center are: Search, protection and conservation of plant and animal genetic resources; study and preservation of the local gene pool of annual and perennial crops, domestic animals, birds, fish and agricultural beneficial insects; testing and evaluation of new varieties; production of healthy seed and planting material; restoration and improvement of soil fertility; promotion of organic production, risk assessment in the areas of food safety, phytosanitary and veterinary medicine.

The center also works on the introduction of modern technologies for the storage and processing of agricultural products, the development of integrated pest, disease and weed management systems, innovative and climate-smart models of agrotechnology and strengthening the certification and standardization of agro-food products.

In addition, the Center implements international and local projects, through which it closely cooperates with research institutes, universities, international organizations and farming associations. Special attention is paid to increasing the involvement of young scientists and farmers, in order to deepen their knowledge and practical skills.