Book Presentation developed within the framework of the international project at GTU
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On July 9th, the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences and Chemical Technologies of the Georgian Technical University will host a presentation of the book entitled “Success Strategies in Short Food Supply Chains: Case Studies from Poland, the Czech Republic and Slovakia”.
The Georgian Technical University participates as a partner organization in the international project “Family Farms in Short Food Supply Chains: Experience Transfer from the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Poland”, funded by the Visegrad Foundation, which aims to promote sustainable agricultural development, economic empowerment of family farms, and sharing European experience in the field of Short Food Supply Chains (SFSC).
The project brings together leading European educational and research institutions, including Mendel University (Czech Republic), Poznan University of Economics and Business (Poland), Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra, Georgian Technical University, Akaki Tsereteli State University, and other partner organizations. Based on knowledge and experience accumulated through international cooperation, a book was prepared that reflects the successful practices of Poland, the Czech Republic, and Slovakia in developing short food supply chains.
The book is a practical guide that brings together successful examples of family farm development, innovative business models, and strategies that help farmers create added value for their products, increase competitiveness in the market, and strengthen direct connections with consumers. The publication pays special attention to issues of food security, strengthening local economies, and sustainable development of rural regions.
The special guest of the event will be the project coordinator, expert from Mendel University (Brno, Czech Republic), Ivo Zdrahal, who will introduce the main results of the project, European experience, and modern approaches to the development of short food supply chains to the audience.
Researchers at Georgian Technical University play an active role in the project’s research activities, knowledge dissemination, and the introduction of international experience in Georgia. Their involvement further highlights the university’s significant contribution to international scientific research and educational collaboration.
The event will bring together academics, researchers, students, farmers, agribusiness representatives, and people interested in rural development issues. After the presentation, a discussion will be held, during which participants will have the opportunity to discuss with experts the prospects for the development of Georgia’s agro-sector, ways to promote sustainable agriculture, and the future of local food systems.
This event is a key element of the Georgian Technical University’s international cooperation and knowledge-sharing strategy. Its goal is to unite science, education, and practical experience to support sustainable agricultural development.
