Representatives of Kakheti Regional Service Centers of “Georgian Amelioration” ltd met with local farmers and water users in the villages of Akhmeta and Telavi municipalities. The information meetings aimed to inform the local population about current irrigation season, irrigation service conditions and ongoing reforms in the sector.

At the meetings the farmers received detailed information on irrigation service tariffs, water supply conditions and state subsidy mechanisms.

The meetings were held in a question-answer format, enabling farmers to obtain comprehensive information about operation of irrigation schemes, service conditions and ongoing projects. The attention was paid on the importance of fully functional irrigation infrastructure, which is one of the key factors for improving agricultural efficiency and increasing crop productivity.

Information meetings will gradually cover other municipalities of Kakheti region. Direct communication with farmers helps raise water users’ awareness and improve service quality.