Meetings at Georgian Academy of Agricultural Sciences in February 2022

The presentations made at the meetings of scientific sessions held at Georgian Academy of Agricultural Sciences online, are uploaded on the web-page of the Academy

February 17, 2022

Session of the Scientific Department of Agronomy,

1. Academician Revaz Chagelishvili’s  report on scientific activities in 2021.

2. Information about the scientific work conducted in 2021.

Speaker - Academician-Secretary V. Tsanava.

February 18, 2022. 

Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine;

Georgian Academy of Agricultural Sciences;

1.      Information on scientific activities of Academician Tengiz Kurashvili in 2021.

2.       Information on scientific activities of Academician Guram Tkemaladze in 2021.

            February 18, 2022.

Scientific Department of Agro-engineering

Academician  Alexander Didebulidze's report on scientific activities in 2021.

February 22, 2022.

Scientific Department of Environmental Protection and Forestry

1.      Academician Lasha Dolidze's report on scientific activities in 2021.

2.      Presentation on sustainable development of forestry and optimization of management of forests. Speaker: Academician lasha Dolidze .

February 23, 2022.

Department of Food Safety and Food Technology

1. Academician Guram Papunidze's report on scientific activities in 2021.

2. On the long-term program of revival of viticulture and winemaking in Adjara-Guria region. Speaker Academician Guram Papunidze.

February 24, 2022

Scientific Department of Economy 

1. Academician Nodar Chitanava's report on scientific activities in 2021.

2. On the four macro priorities for agricultural development.

Speaker: Academician Revaz Asatiani.

February 25, 2022

Presidium of the Academy

1.      Report of the Chairman of the Scientific Council of the Academy on the work done in 2021 and the prospective work plan for 2022.

Speaker Chairman of Scientific Council of the Academy, Academician Napoleon Karkashadze. Deputy Academician Jemal Gugushvili.
2. About the work done by the Scientific-Coordination Center of the Autonomous Republic of Adjara of the Georgian Academy of Agricultural Sciences in 2021 and the perspective work plan for 2022.

Speaker: Academician Zaur Putkaradze, Director of the Scientific-Coordination Center of the Autonomous Republic of Adjara of the Georgian Academy of Agricultural Sciences.

3.      Academician Guram Tkemaladze's report on scientific activities in 2021.

February 11, is an International Day of Women Scientists.

In 2015, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution declaring February 11, as the International Day of Women Scientists. The UN calls on states,
organizations and individuals around the world to promote the equal development of women in science and education. The UN hopes that the difference between men and
women in science will be eliminated and all branches of science at all levels will be accessible for women.

Georgian Academy of Agricultural Sciences congratulates the Georgian women scientists on this remarkable day and wishes them further success in their scientific research,
especially in the field of agriculture, overcoming the obstacles that are currently caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Planned Regular Meetings  at the Academy

Georgian Academy of Agricultural Sciences

On January 31, 2022, a Meeting of Scientific Department of Economy was held online

Agenda:

1. On the scientific activities carried out in 2021 by the Scientific Department of Economics of the Georgian Academy of Agricultural Sciences.

Speakers: Academician-Secretary of the Scientific Department of Economics of the Academy, Academician Omar Keshelashvili; Academician Lasha Dolidze, Academic Secretary of Scientific Departments.

2. Report of Academician Omar Keshelashvili on scientific activities conducted in 2021.

Scientific Department

On January 27, 2022, the Georgian Academy of Agricultural Sciences

Meeting of the Scientific Department of Food Safety and Food Technology was held online

Agenda

1. On the scientific activities carried out in 2021 by the Scientific Department of Food Safety and Food Technology of the Georgian Academy of Agricultural Sciences.

Speakers: Academician-Secretary of the Scientific Department of Food Safety and Food Technology of the Academy, Academician Zurab Tskitishvili; Academic Secretary of Scientific Departments Dr. Marine Barvenashvili.

2. Two  presentations were made by Academician-Secretary of the Scientific Department of Food Safety and Food Technology of the Academy, Academician Zurab Tskitishvili; Academic Secretary of Scientific Departments Dr. Marine Barvenashvili

3. Current issues;

On January 26, 2022, at Georgian Academy of Agricultural Sciences

Meeting of the Scientific Department of Environmental Protection and Forestry was held online.

Agenda

1.      On the 2022 perspective work plan of the Environmental Protection and Forestry Department of the Georgian Academy of Agricultural Sciences.

Speakers: Academician-Secretary of the Scientific Department of Environmental Protection and Forestry of the Academy, Academician Revaz Chagelishvili; Academician Lasha Dolidze, Academic Secretary of Scientific Departments.

2. Academician-Secretary of the Scientific Department of Environmental Protection and Forestry of the Academy, Academician Revaz Chagelishvili presented Report on scientific activities in 2021;

 3.Current issues;

Scientific Department of Agro-engineering

On January 25, 2022, the Georgian Academy of Agricultural Sciences

Meeting of the Scientific Department of Agro-engineering was held online

Agenda:

     1. On the scientific activities of the Scientific Department of Agro-Engineering of the Georgian Academy of Agricultural Sciences in 2021.

Speakers: Academician-Secretary of the Scientific Department of Agro-Engineering of the Academy, Academician Revaz Makharoblidze; Academic Secretary of Scientific Departments Dr. Marine Barvenashvili.

3.      Report of Academician Revaz Makharoblidze on scientific activities conducted in 2021;

4.      Current issues.

Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine

On January 24, 2022, at Georgian Academy of Agricultural Sciences,

Meeting of the Scientific Department of  Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine was held online

Agenda:

1. On the scientific activities of the Scientific Department of and Veterinary Medicine of the Georgian Academy of Agricultural Sciences in 2021.

Speakers: Academician-Secretary of the Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science Department of the Academy, Academician Jemal Gugushvili; Academic Secretary of Scientific Departments Dr. Marine Barvenashvili.

2. Report of Academician Jemal Gugushvili on scientific activities conducted in 2021.

3. Current issues.

Scientific Department of Agronomy

On January 21, 2022, at Georgian Academy of Agricultural Sciences

Session of the Scientific Department of Agronomy was held online

Agenda:

1. On the scientific activities of the Scientific Department of Agronomy of Georgian Academy of Agricultural Sciences in 2021.

Speakers: Academician-Secretary of the Scientific Department of Agronomy of the Academy, Academician Gogola Margvelashvili; Academic Secretary of Scientific Departments Dr. Marine Barvenashvili.

2. Personal report of Academician Gogola Margvelashvili on scientific activities conducted in 2021.

3. Current issues

On the Scientific Competition of the Union of European Academies applied to Agriculture, Food and Natural Sciences (UEAA)

On January 21, 2022, at Georgian Academy of Agricultural Sciences a Meeting was held which discussed the terms of competition announced by UEAA.

The meeting was attended by: President of Academy Guram Aleksidze, Vice-President of Academy, Academician Givi Japaridze, Academician Elguja Shapakidze, Deputy President of Academy, Academician Anatoly Giorgadze, Academician-Secretary of Academician, Academician Gogola Margvelashvili, Academician Gogola Margvelashvili, Academic Science Department Academician-Secretary, Academician Revaz Makharoblidze, Academicians J. Gugushvili, G. Gagoshidze, Scientific Secretary Lasha Dolidze and M. Barvenashvili.

          It should be noted that the Georgian Academy of Agricultural Sciences has been a member of the Union (UEAA) since 2015. In 2018, the President of the Academy, Academician Guram Aleksidze, was elected Vice-President of the Union by the Supervisory Board, and in 2020, the President for a two-year term.

The President of the Academy, Academician Guram Aleksidze introduced the conditions of the scientific competition of the European Union of Academies. He noted that in 2022, U E A A, for the first time announces the scientific competition "UEAA Best Abstracts".

At the end of the year, the three best abstracts selected by the UEAA Steering Committee and judged by an international jury will be awarded three prizes. The winners will receive an award: "UEAA Science Prize for Best Abstract".

    The UEAA Best Abstracts Competition receives only abstracts that will be selected for a given period by the UEAA member academies (9 abstracts per year) and will be sent to the UEAA President. A UEAA member academy may submit only one report per month.

            Submitted abstracts may have already been published in a peer-reviewed scientific journal or orally presented at a scientific conference or academy session. Authors of abstracts of already published in journals should indicate the date of publication of the original work, name of the journal, web page, and check before submitting whether copyright is infringed. And, the date of the oral presentations at the sessions of the Academy should be indicated in the abstract of the Academy.

    The abstract should be informative, convey the essence of the research or review, and be understandable to the reader without having to read the publication itself. When referring to a published article, the abstract should contain only material from the main text of the publication.

      The UEAA Commission will only accept abstracts that meet the standards described in the instruction. The member academy which will first review the abstract is responsible for the format of the abstract to avoid rejection by the UEAA Commission at a later stage.

The received abstracts will be posted on the UEAA website, on a special "Scientific News" page according the topics: Agronomy, Forestry, Livestock, Environment and Territories, Economics and Politics, Agricultural Supply, Human Food and Nutrition, Agro-food and more.

     At the end of the year, all abstracts will be collected in the UEAA e-book, which which may appear in a printed version in case of financial support.

                          Dear President, Academician

                               Iaroslav Gadzalo,

   Greetings from Georgia. I wish you, your family and all Academy`s good health and prosperity

  in this   very    difficult days for Ukraine.

 I would assure you that the whole Georgian Academy of Agricultural Sciences supports you and wishes endurance on this very difficult path struggle for independence. The occupant never will be a winner.

Sincerely,

President of GAAS,

Guram Aleksidze

Statement of the Georgian Academy of Agricultural Sciences

       We wish to express our solidarity towards Ukraine and Ukrainian people. We recognize the principles of international order based on the principles of international law and universally recognized norms of the international community, including, of course, the inviolability of borders and territorial integrity. We are concerned about the current developments around Ukraine, which poses new threats not only to Ukraine but also to regional peace and security. Stopping the war in Ukraine today should be the main concern of each of us and the entire international community. We once again express our solidarity with Ukrainian scientists and friendly Ukrainian people.

Session of the Agro-Innovation Commission

     On December 1, 2021, a meeting of the Commission was held, at which the report read: “The Importance of Introducing Innovative Integrated Technologies : Challenges and Initiatives ”were presented by Gocha Tsopurashvili, Deputy Chairman of the Commission, and Nodar Mindiashvili, Doctor of Biology , Director of the Georgian Ltd. GAP).

The speakers noted that Georgia's agriculture is going through an important stage in the development of the sector, which on the one hand is related to the achievement of new strategic goals and objectives, and on the other hand to a deep and comprehensive economic agreement with the EU.

In recent years, the National Food Agency has taken many effective steps to control food safety, pesticides and agrochemicals, heavy metals and other contaminants.

All important areas of the field have been consistently controlled, although problems and challenges still exist; this is a natural phenomenon in the current situation.

The speakers came up with an initiative to lay an obligation on the state in this process, so that the government not only ensure monitoring and control, but also develop and implement full-fledged integrated technology maps to establish a modern traceability system.

It is noteworthy that failure to do so will lead to a sharp reduction in our country's export capacity, as the requirements in this direction are becoming stricter, we must assume that neglecting these problems will significantly hurt the country’s export.

Today, the challenge is fully realized and identified, therefore, there is a targeted program to be implemented in life, which should make it easier for the farming community to overcome the problem.

Events to be held:

• Agronomists training program;

• Creating agro-technological maps by crops;

• Establishment and strengthening of field associations;

• Introduction of the principles of Good Agricultural Practice (GAP) and dissemination of international standards;

• Traceability system and the essence and importance of record perfection;

• Preparation of export products and the importance of quality assurance, system-technological dissemination of maximum use of opportunities and modern mechanisms for identifying competitive advantages.

The members of the commission Nodar Khatiashvili, Omar Kacharava, Gela Javakhishvili, Zurab Loladze, Alexi Noniadze, Bidzina Imnadze, Omar Tedoradze, Academician Nugzar Baghaturia, the chairman of the commission Alexander Didebulidze took part in the discussion; They emphasized the urgency and informativeness of the presented material. A relevant resolution was adopted, which will be submitted to the Presidium of the Academy.

Memorandum of Understanding

Information On concluding a Memorandum of Understanding

On December 1, 2021, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the Georgian Academy of Agricultural Sciences and the Georgian Association of Seed Producers and Nursery Farms. The aim of the Memorandum is to prepare and pass on the recommendations made by the members of the Academy on the production, maintenance and quality of seed and planting material to the interested parties: farmers, specialists, businessmen, nurseries, associations, etc. for further dissemination.

The parties acknowledge that they may have access to confidential information within the framework of the activities envisaged by memorandum, and agree that the confidentiality of such information will be strictly protected in accordance with the current legislation of Georgia.

Disputes between the parties regarding the content of the Memorandum will be resolved through consultation and negotiation with the direct participation of the responsible persons designated by the parties in accordance with the Memorandum.

The Memorandum shall enter into force on the date of its signing and shall be valid for five years, including December 1, 2026.

President of Georgian Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Academician Guram Aleksidze,

Secretary General of the Georgian Association of Seed Producers and Nurseries Alexander Sakandelidze.

Round Table at State Museum of Sericulture

November 24, 2021, the Scientific Council of the Georgian Academy of Agricultural

Sciences organized an event - Round Table meeting at the State Museum of Silk.

              The event was led by the Head of the Academic Department of the Academy, Academician Elguja Shapakidze and the Deputy Chairman of the Scientific Council of the Academy, Academician-Secretary of the Scientific Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine Jemal Gugushvili. The event was attended by: Academician Giorgi Gagoshidze, Doctor of Veterinary Sciences Maia Kereselidze, Doctors of Agriculture Nargiza Baramidze, Boris Siniuk and others.

The round table was opened by Academician Elguja Shapakidze, who highlighted the important and extensive activities of the Georgian Academy of Agricultural Sciences for the restoration, revival and development of Georgian silk, one of the essential components of which is the Georgian State Silk Museum displays the artifacts which show the history, achievements, and the place of Georgian silk in the world.

It was noted that silkworm breeding, sericulture, is the oldest field of agriculture in Georgia, which has successfully withstood the harsh conditions of history and is rightly considered the best example of the nation's cultural heritage.

The production, processing and weaving of the silk cocoon has been considered as one of the most prestigious occupations in Georgia. 

Today, sericulture is facing big problems, it is no longer functioning as a branch of agriculture in Georgia, and the worst thing is that the collapse of silkworm breeding has negatively affected on ecology, environment, family budget revenues and demographic situation, which requires great efforts to restore.

The guests - the participants of the round table were informed about the State Silk Museum, about its history, present activities and future plans by the director of the museum Ms. Nino Kuprava. She also answered the questions of the meeting participants.

A wide discussion was held round the problems mentioned during the meeting. In his closing speech, Academician Elguja Gugushvili thanked the director of the museum Nino Kuprava, the staff of the museum for the very interesting information and their work, wished the museum staff success in further activities, timely and high-quality international reconstruction and restoration of the museum.

Meeting at Georgian Academy of Agricultural Sciences

According to the work plan of the Georgian Academy of Agricultural Sciences for 2021

On November 29, 2021, a Meeting of Scientific Department of Food Safety and Food Technology of

Georgian Academy of Agricultural Sciences was held  online

Agenda:

1. Information on the scientific activities carried out in 2020 by the Academy Scholar, Doctor of Technology, Ekaterina Katsitadze.

Speaker: Ekaterina Katsitadze, Doctor of Technology

2. Current Issues.

Meeting of the Presidium of Georgian Academy of Agricultural Sciences

According to the work plan of the Georgian Academy of Agricultural Sciences for 2021

On November 26, 2021, a Meeting of the Presidium of Georgian Academy of Agricultural Sciences online

Agenda:

1. Information on the work done in 2021 by the Environmental Protection, Plant Genetic Resources and Agro-biodiversity Coordination Center of the Georgian Academy of Agricultural Sciences.

Speakers: Tinatin Epitashvili, Doctor of Chemical and Biological Engineering; Nikoloz Aleksidze, Manager of the Academy Center for Environmental Protection, Plant Genetic Resources and Agro-biodiversity

2. Information on the implementation of the memorandums of cooperation signed by the Georgian Academy of Agricultural Sciences with scientific research, educational and governmental organizations.

Speaker: Head of the Academic Department of the Georgian Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Academician-Secretary of the Academy, Academician Elguja Shapakidze

3. Information on the 2021 financial activity report of the Academy and the 2022 budget;

Speakers: Deputy President of the Academy, Academician Anatoli Giorgadze, Chief Accountant of the Academy Nino Soziashvili.

4. Current issues.

According to the work plan of the Georgian Academy of Agricultural Sciences for 2021

On November 26, 2021, a Meeting of Scientific Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary of Georgian Academy of Agricultural Sciences online

Agenda:

1. On the prospects of production of functional food products in Georgia.

Speaker: Academician Guram Tkemaladze

Current Issues

According to the work plan of the Georgian Academy of Agricultural Sciences for 2021

On November 24, 2021, a Meeting of Scientific Department of Agro-Engineering of Georgian Academy of Agricultural Sciences online

Agenda:

1. About the vibrating vacuum pump engine.

Speaker: Gela Javakhishvili, Doctor of Technical Sciences

2. Current Issues.

According to the work plan of the Georgian Academy of Agricultural Sciences for 2021

On November 24, 2021, a Meeting of Scientific Department of Agronomy of Georgian Academy of Agricultural Sciences online

Agenda:

1.         On the results of complex fertilizer tests in the subtropical zone. Speaker: Academician Valerian Tsanava.

2. Report of Academician Rezo Jabnidze on the scientific work conducted in 2020.

3. Current Issues.

According to the work plan of the Georgian Academy of Agricultural Sciences for 2021

On November 24, 2021, a Meeting of Scientific Department of Economy of Georgian Academy of Agricultural Sciences online

Agenda:

1. Strategy for establishing water and drainage consumer organizations (TSO / DMO), development perspectives and ways of implementation.

Speaker: Academician Revaz Asatiani (see the report at the link).

2. Current issues

Georgian Academy of Agricultural Sciences

Round table

Meeting with representatives of seed banks operating in Georgia

 On November 15 of the current year, a Round Table was organized by Georgian Academy of Agricultural Sciences, the Georgian Center for Environmental Protection, Plant Genetic Resources and Agro-biodiversity Coordination Center, the Georgian Association of Seed Producers and Nurseries and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).The following persons participated in the work of the Round Table: Academician G. Aleksidze, Vice President, Acad. G. Japaridze, Dep.of the President, Acad. A. Giorgadze, Coordinator of International Relations Dr. T. Epitashvili, Alexander Sakandelidze, Secretary General of the Georgian Association of Seed Producers and Nurseries, Giorgi Andghuladze, Tiffany Lucas and Shahar, Representatives of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), Mariam Jorjadze,, Director of the Organic Farming Association, Tamar Jinjikhadze, Ana Devidze and Mirian Chokheli, employees of the Standards and Certification Service of the Scientific Research Center of the Ministry of Agriculture of Georgia. Representative of the Agrarian University Valeri Amiranashvili, Director of Saperavi TV , Dimitri Kostariov.

The Round table participants discussed the challenges and needs of the sector and of each gene bank separately; Furthermore, the participants considered necessary measures, such as, consolidating gene banks and further communicating with donor organizations, as well as opportunities for cooperation between banks.

           The approximate date of the next meeting of the next meeting was planned as well as the issues to be discussed in relation to these issues.

        World Science Day for Peace and Development

On November 10, UNESCO marks International Science Day for Peace and Development. This day emphasizes the important role of science in society and the need for public involvement in the discussion of new scientific issues. It also focuses on the importance and relevance of science in everyday life.

International Science Day for Peace and Development aims to inform citizens about the latest developments in science by bringing society and science closer together.

Since the day was declared by UNESCO in 2001, many new concrete projects and programs have been implemented under World Science Day.

On November 10, 2021, in connection with the World Science Day, an Internet scientific-practical conference was held at the Georgian Academy of Agricultural Sciences on the topic: "Protection and development perspectives of the local agricultural animal gene pool".

Conference organizers were:

•           Academic Department of the Georgian Academy of Agricultural Sciences;

• Scientific Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary of Georgian Academy of Agricultural Sciences;

• Coordination Center for Environmental Protection, Plant Genetic Resources and Agro-biodiversity.

Prominent animal scientists, doctoral students and leading specialists in the field took part in the conference.

The materials presented at the conference are reflected in the Proceedings of the conference, the electronic version of which will be sent to each participant of the conference, as well as they will receive certificates of participation in the conference.

The General Assembly of the Georgian Academy of Agricultural Sciences was held on November 10, 2021,

with the following agenda:

1. Information in the Scientific Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary of the Georgian Academy of Agricultural Sciences - Specialty "Animal Husbandry", in the Scientific Department of Environmental Protection and Forestry - In the specialty "Forestry", and in the Scientific Department of Food Safety and Food Technology - in the specialty "Biotechnology" announced a competition for the vacant positions of full members (academics) of the Academy.

Speaker: Academician Nodar Chitanava, Head of the Competition Commission

2. Holding a competition (secret ballot) to select the full members (academicians) of the Academy announced by the Academy of Agricultural Sciences of Georgia.

3. Information on the current scientific activities of the Georgian Academy of Agricultural Sciences in 2021;

Speaker: President of the Academy, Academician Guram Aleksidze.

4. Current issues.

        Academician Nodar Chitanava who spoke about the first question announced that On October 25, 2021, the Joint Meeting of the Scientific Departments of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine and Agronomy of the Academy was held, where a secret ballot was held, and a conciliatory recommendation was made in favor of Dr. Anatoli Giorgadze to participate in the competition announced in the Scientific Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine.

The speaker also noted that on October 26, 2021, a joint meeting of the Academy's Environment and Forestry and Agro-Engineering Scientific Departments was held, which, based on secret ballot, gave a recommendation to Doctor of Agriculture Lasha Dolidze to participate in a competition as a candidate;

Academician Nodar Chitanava also announced that, On October 26, 2021, the Joint Session of the Scientific Departments of Food Safety and Food Technology and Agro-Engineering was held at the Academy, during which, based on secret ballot, the meeting participants gave a recommendation to Doctor of Biology, Edisher Kvesitadze to participate in a competition as a candidate;

At the end of his speech, N. Kvesitadze read the biographies of the three candidates: A. Giorgadze, E. Kvesitadze and L. Dolidze.

The General Assembly of the Academy decided that the above-mentioned contestants would be included in the ballot papers for secret ballot.

As a result of the secret ballot held at the General Assembly of the Academy, the following have been elected as full members (academicians) of the Georgian Academy of Agricultural Sciences: Doctor of Agriculture Anatoli Giorgadze - in the Scientific Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine, specializing in "Livestock"; Lasha Dolidze, Doctor of Agricultural Sciences - in the Scientific Department of Environmental Protection and Forestry, specializing in "Forestry"; and Edisher Kvesitadze, Doctor of Biological Sciences - in the Scientific Department of Food Safety and Food Technology, specializing in "Biotechnology".

The President of the Georgian Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Acad. Guram Aleksidze made a speech in favor of the candidates, he also summarized the problems discussed at the meeting and wished success to the participants in their scientific work.

Academicians Gogola Margvelashvili, Zurab Tskitishvili, Nugzar Baghaturia, Temur Revishvili, Guram Papunidze, Giorgi Gagoshidze, Revaz Asatiani and the Vice-President of the Academy, Acad. Givi Japaridze took part in the discussion.

The Presidium of the Georgian Academy of Agricultural Sciences

congratulates Anatoli Giorgadze, Lasha Dolidze and Edisher Kvesitadze on their election as full members

(academicians) of the Academy, wishes them many successes in scientific, pedagogical and public activities for the benefit of our country.

Distinguished Georgian Scientist , a Breeder – Academician Bagrat Sandukhadze

Academician Bagrat Ismenis-dze Sandukhadze is a well-known breeder; He was the first scientist-breeder to be awarded the Demidov Prize for achievements like no other in our country or in the world.

Article by Academician Ramaz Khurodze, Academician of the Georgian Academy of Agricultural Sciences Paata Koguashvili and Professor Ramaz Gakhokidze on "Wheat selection master - the greatest Georgian breeder of modern times" are dedicated to Academician Bagrat Sandukhadze).

Meeting of the Presidium of the Academy of Agricultural Sciences

In accordance with the working plan of the Academy of Agricultural Sciences a meeting of the Presidium was held on Oct. 29, 2021, following the agenda:

1.         On the appointment of the General Assembly of the Georgian Academy of Agricultural Sciences.

Speaker: President of the Georgian Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Acad. Guram Aleksidze.

2.         On setting the date of the UEAA International Scientific Conference (Topic: "Agricultural Mechanization and Technologies in Europe and Perspectives") to be held at the Georgian Academy of Agricultural Sciences.

Speaker: President of the Georgian Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Acad. Guram Aleksidze.

3.         Current issues

Scientific Department Sessions at Georgian Academy of Agricultural Sciences

Georgian Academy of Agricultural Sciences, in connection with the competition announced as a full member (Academician) of the vacant positions of the Academy, meetings of the joint scientific departments were held to recommend or admit the contestants to participate in the competition.

On October 25, 2021, at 12-00 pm, at the Session of Animal Husbandry and Scientific Departments of Veterinary and Agronomy, a secret ballot was held of Livestock and Veterinary Medicine Department.

In the competition announced by the scientific department "Livestock", the Academy Fellow,  Dr. Anatoli Giorgadze was unanimously recommended to participate in.  

On October 26, 2021, at 12:00, the Academy of agriculture, a joint meeting of scientific departments of Agro-Engineering, Environment and Forestry was held.

Secret ballot was held at the Department of Environmental Protection and Forestry, and Dr. Lasha Dolidze, Doctor of Agricultural Sciences, was unanimously recommended to participate in the announced competition in the specialty "Forestry".

October 26, 2021, at 14-00, at the Academy, during Joint Session of Food Science and Food Technology and Agro-Engineering Scientific Divisions, a secret ballot was held at the Food Safety and Food Technology Scientific Department, which announced competition,

specialization - "Biotechnology".

Edisher Kvesitadze, Doctor of Biological Sciences, was unanimously recommended to participate in the competition. 

Seminar of the Academic Council of the Academy

      On October 19, 2021, a seminar was held at the Scientific Council of Georgian Academy of Agricultural Sciences in the Scientific-Industrial Association "Biotex". The seminar was led by the Deputy Chairman of the Scientific Council of the Academy, Academician-Secretary of the Scientific Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine, Acad. Jemal Gugushvili and the Head of the Academic Department of the Academy, Acad. Elguja Shapakidze.

The seminar was opened by Acad. J. Gugushvili, who stressed the importance of cooperation between the Georgian Academy of Agricultural Sciences and the Scientific-Industrial Association in the form of scientific events.

   The participants of the seminar talked about the history, activities and future plans of the company "Biotex" presented by the director of the company, Doctor of Agriculture N. Zazashvili, who noted that Biotex Ltd. is a company in the agricultural sector, a manufacturer of veterinary medicines and various plant protection products. Founded in 1991, the Biotech Eko Synthesis, “ Biotech” in short produces about 180 Georgian products and employs about 120 specialists. It delivers its update product to the local market.

   In recent years, several production sites have been equipped with modern standard machinery. Production and control systems have been improved. Biotex Ltd is certified by TÜV.SÜD in accordance with ISO 9001 - 2015 international standards, also it is in full conformity with GMP standards.

   BioRational Technology Research Center - "BrTRC" was established on the basis of the R&D department of the company "Biotex". Its aim is to develop and implement innovative projects in the field of agriculture, medicine and ecology, which mainly serve to solve social problems.

Prior to the establishment of the center, this activity was carried out for 25 years by the scientific-industrial association "Biotex", the development and expansion of scientific research of which led to the transition to completely different dimension of activities of the organization.

Around the center are united industrial partners with their own profiles and functions. However, it works on an open door basis, which means that any scientist or scientific group, manufacturing organization, etc., can use the resources of the center.

                           The director of the company also mentioned that in the modern world, the ways of inventing, creating an intellectual product has also changed. The invention is based not on endevour of one individual, but on the result of the joint scientists, researchers and other groups.

Such innovation center today is "BrTRC", with the best clinical, diagnostic and analytical laboratory base. Company representatives pointed out that the advancement and development of production is impossible without the support of science.

   The questions of the seminar participants were answered by the director of the company, and the academicians talked about the impressions about the company, namely, Gugushvili, E. Shapakidze,       T. Kurashvili, the head of the veterinary clinic, N. Omarashvili, the specialist Chipashvili, et al.

The participants of the seminar visited the production building of the company "Biotex", laboratories, research center of bio technologies and the newly established marketing center of the company ( Dr. Mikheil Chichakua gave explanations), which has close ties with both local and neighboring countries.

   The participants of the seminar visited the production building of the company "Biotex", laboratories, research center of bio- rational technologies and the newly established marketing center of the company (where Dr. Mikheil Chichakua gave explanations), which has close ties with both local and neighboring countries, and the local farmers as well.

The first Ukrainian-Polish scientific forum "AGROBIOPERSPECTIVES

       September 29-30, 2021, in Ukraine, the first Ukrainian-Polish Scientific Forum "AGROBIOPERSPECTIVES" was held at the Institute of Animal Biology of the National Academy of Agrarian Sciences of Ukraine in Lviv. The Deputy President of Georgian Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Coordinator of Scientific Departments, and Doctor of Agriculture, Anatoly Giorgadze took part in the work of the Forum.

The first Ukrainian-Polish Forum brought together more than 130 scientists from five countries - Ukraine, Poland, Canada, Georgia and Moldova, representing 31 scientific institutions.

124 scientific papers were published in the scientific journal Biology of Animals.

The forum was opened by Yuri Saliga - Director of the Institute of Animal Biology, Doctor of Biological Sciences, who emphasized the main purpose of the forum - to facilitate scientific contacts between scientists and to discuss current scientific research in animal husbandry.

In particular, on issues such as: animal productivity, nutrition and biology; Animal health; Biotechnology in Animal Husbandry; Selection and breeding of animals; Pollution of livestock waste; Problems of quality of livestock products, production and processing; Peculiarities of the production of organic livestock products, as well as the development of innovations that meet social needs.

   Dr. A. Giorgadze welcomed the participants of the scientific forum and presented the presentation "Innovative Technology in Quail Egg Incubation" at the plenary session which was followed by scientific dicussion.

   The participants of the scientific forum were also welcomed on behalf of the Presidium of the National Academy of Agrarian Sciences of Ukraine, Academician-Secretary of the Scientific Department of Zootechnics, Academician Ostap Zhukorski, also by the Consul of the Republic of Poland Tomasz Gryzbkowski;

Delegation of Scientists of the Republic of Poland - Hugo Kolontai Agricultural University, Krakow; Institute of Zootechnics, Balice; Lublin Agrarian University; Also, Andria Moskalenko, First Deputy Mayor of Lviv, Ms. Natalia Pipa, Member of the Committee on Education, Science and Innovation of the Supreme Rada of Ukraine, and Rector of Lviv National Agrarian University Academician Vladimir Snitinsky.

A Round Table was held within the forum, in the work of which Dr. Anatoli Giorgadze participated together with his Polish and Ukrainian colleagues. Plans for further scientific cooperation were set.

A resolution was adopted at the end of the forum. It was decided that the next Ukrainian-Polish forum would be held in the Republic of Poland two years later.

Ukrainian-Polish Forum was supported and sponsored the Lviv City Hall. The general sponsor of the forum was PJSC "Enzyme Company" also Ltd Mira, and other companies.

Publications of the members of Georgian Academy of Agricultural Sciences

  New monograph of Academician Nodar Chitanava

Academician Nodar Chitanava presented to the Georgian society a very important monograph - "Global Challenges in a Uni-polar World (Visible and Invisible Problems of Georgian Economic Transformation)".

Scientific Editor Yuri Papaskua – Academician, Doctor of Economics, Professor; Editor-publisher Zaur Nachkebia - Chairman of the Board of Editors of the magazine "Business and Legislation", a publicist.

The present paper analyzes 30 years of experience in the transformation of the national economy, the factors that have contributed to the zigzag nature of the country's political, socio-economic development, contrasting features, processes of conflict of interest in society, and the problems caused by the corona virus epidemic.

Conceptual and methodological recommendations for accelerating the exit from the systemic crisis and moving the economy to a qualitatively new trajectory are proposed in the book.

The present publication is intended for readers interested in the political and socio-economic problems of Georgia.

      At the initiative of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Autonomous Republic of Adjara, in 2021, a 650-page book by Academician of the Georgian Academy of Agricultural Sciences Rezo Jabnidze was published: "Subtropical Crops" (circulation - 400 pieces), which will be distributed free among farmers, specialists, scientists, and students, those who are interested in the field of agriculture and subtropical cultures.

The author thanks the Minister of Agriculture of the Autonomous Republic of Adjara, Mr. Giorgi Surmanidze, for his support and contribution to the publication of the book.

The book (which discusses 28 varieties) aims at perfection of the technique of cultivating subtropical crops, also, getting abundant and high-yielding crops taking into consideration soil-climatic conditions.

The course consists of two main parts, which discusses subtropical tea and fruit and vegetables - citrus, persimmon, feijoa, kiwi, Figs, musk, pomegranate, olive, avocado, jujube, actinidia, and others.

- Subtropical nuts - hazelnuts, walnuts, feta, pecans, chestnuts;

- Subtropical technical and medicinal plants - eucalyptus, noble laurel, bamboo, tung, eugenol basil, Kazanlik rose, stevia and others.

September 6 International Day for the Protection of the Ozone Layer

   The idea of International Days lies in mobilizing the educational community, political will and resources to solve global problems.

In addition, it serves to celebrate and strengthen the achievements of humanity. The United Nations has recognized International Days as a powerful tool for raising public awareness.

Ozone is a very small part of our atmosphere, but its existence is extremely important for human well-being. Most of the ozone is located in the upper atmosphere, 10 to 40 km above the Earth's surface. This area is called the stratosphere and contains about 90% of all atmospheric ozone.

In 1985, world governments adopted the Vienna Convention on the Protection of the Ozone Layer.

Under the Montreal Protocol to that Convention, governments, scientists, and industrialists of different countries collectively restricted the use of 99 percent of ozone-depleting substances. A protocol was then developed in Montreal which aims to restore the ozone layer and reach the level of the 1980s by the middle of the century.

This year, world humanity is celebrating the 36th anniversary of the Vienna Convention and the Protection of the Ozone Layer. Life on earth is unimaginable without the sun's rays. But the energy released by the sun would be very deadly to the inhabitants of the earth, if not the ozone layer.

This layer of the stratosphere protects the earth from most of the sun's harmful ultraviolet radiation. Solar energy gives life, but the ozone layer keeps us alive.

"Holes" were created by ozone depleting gases (ODS) used in aerosols and refrigeration systems, in air conditioners. These substances not only pose a threat to the ozone layer, but also adversely affect living organisms. They cause skin cancer and cataracts, at the same time damaging the entire ecosystem.

The pandemic period has made it clear that the introduction of collective solutions and action based on scientific knowledge is the only way to resolve global crises. The message about the protection of the ozone layer has become even more important at this point than ever before.

Ozone is crucial to the existence of life on Earth and we must continue to protect the ozone layer in order to preserve it for future generations.

On the occasion of the International Ozone Day, we offer an article by Dr. Revaz Lolishvili, Academic Secretary of the Scientific Departments of the Georgian Academy of Agricultural Sciences - "Save the sky - protect yourself, protect the ozone layer" (see the article at the link).

The Sessions of Scientific Departments and of the Presidium of Georgian Academy of Agricultural Sciences

From July 19, 2021, by the decision of the Government of Georgia, the participants will be able to attend trainings, conferences and seminars only on the basis of preliminary PCR testing.

Due to the current situation, the scientific reports to be discussed at the meetings of the Presidiums of the Scientific Departments and the Academy will be uploaded and presented to the general public in the form of electronic version on the website of the Academy.

According to the 2021 work plan of the Georgian Academy of Agricultural Sciences

The meeting of the Presidium of the Academy was scheduled for September 29, 2021

(By poll) with the following agenda:

1. On approving the dates of the competition announced for the vacant positions of the full member (academician) of Academy of Agricultural Sciences of Georgia in the scientific departments of the Academy.

Presenter: Academician Guram Aleksidze, the President of Georgian Academy of Agricultural Sciences.

In agreement with the members of the Presidium of the Academy (by means of a poll), the sessions of the one-time joint scientific departments of Georgian Academy of Agricultural Sciences will be held on the following dates:

1.1. Joint Session of the Scientific Departments of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine and Agronomy - 2021 October 25 at 12-00 p.m .;

1.2. Joint Session of the Scientific Departments of Environmental Protection and Forestry and Agro-Engineering - 2021 October 26 at 12-00 p.m .;

1.3. Joint Meeting of the Scientific Departments of Food Safety and Food Technology and Agro-Engineering - 2021. October 26 at 2:00 p.m .;

2. On the economic and ecological aspects of the priority areas of subtropical agriculture.

       Speaker: Academician Roland Kopaliani

3. New European (2030) Forest Strategy and Challenges for the Georgian Forest Sector.

Speaker: Giorgi Kavtaradze, Fellow of the Georgian Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Doctor of Forestry

4. Current issues:

   In accordance with the work plan of the Georgian Academy of Agricultural Sciences for 2021, a meeting of the Scientific Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine was scheduled for September 13, 2021 with the following agenda:

1.            Presentation was made on the topic: “About modern technologies of rabbit breeding.

Speakers: Academician Jemal Gugushvili, and Doctor of Agriculture Marine Barvenashvili.

2. Current issues:

2. In accordance with the 2021 work plan of the Georgian Academy of Agricultural Sciences, on September 17, 2021, a meeting of the Scientific Department of Environmental Protection and Forestry was scheduled with the following agenda:

1.” On the sustainability of conservation-ecological functions in the subalpine forest ecosystem of Georgia, their modern condition and restoration measures”.

Speaker: Academic Secretary of the Scientific Department of Environmental Protection and Forestry, Lasha Dolidze, Doctor of Agricultural Sciences.

2. Current Issues

3. In accordance with the 2021 work plan of the Georgian Academy of Agricultural Sciences, on September 20, 2021, a meeting of the Scientific Department of Agro-Engineering was scheduled with the following agenda:

1. Report of Academician Jemal Katsitadze on the scientific work carried out in 2020.

Speaker: Academician Jemal Katsitadze.

2. Current Issues

4. In accordance with the 2021 work plan of the Georgian Academy of Agricultural Sciences, the meeting of the Scientific Department of Economics was scheduled for September 22, 2021 with the following agenda:

Report of Academician Napoleon Karkashadze on the scientific work carried out in 2020;

Speaker: Academician Napoleon Karkashadze

2. Current Issues

In accordance with the 2021 work plan of the Georgian Academy of Agricultural Sciences, a meeting of the Scientific Department of Agronomy was scheduled for September 24, 2021 with the following agenda:

1.            Speaker: Academician Roland Kopaliani

2.            Current Issues

In accordance with the 2021 work plan of the Georgian Academy of Agricultural Sciences, on September 28, 2021, a meeting of the Scientific Department of Food Safety and Food Technology was scheduled with the following agenda:

1.            A report: “Review of the document on initiating procedures for food safety risk assessment.”

Presenter Fellow of the Georgian Academy of Agricultural Sciences, USBA Project Expert-Consultant, Doctor of Chemistry Darejan Dughashvili.