15 Jul
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MAVETA Professions Promotion Event Held in Yerevan

Within the framework of the “Modernizing Vocational Education and Training in Agriculture in Armenia“(MAVETA) project, on July 12, an engaging evening of agricinema and seedling planting was held in Yerevan.

Lilit Beglaryan, project’s VET consultant, presented the agricultural professions introduced through dual education. She emphasized the opportunities available at MAVETA partner colleges and discussed the growing demand for these professions in the labor market.

Participants then watched a film on orcharding, produced within the framework of the project, which showcased the advantages of dual education in agriculture.

Ashkhen Sargsyan, an experienced orchard worker, demonstrated the correct techniques for planting strawberry seedlings, shared advice on their care, and invited attendees to participate in the planting process.

The event aimed to promote agricultural professions and increase engagement in the sector, particularly among forcibly displaced people from Artsakh.

The MAVETA project is funded by a broad coalition of international and local organizations led by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), including the Austrian Development Agency, the German Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), the Government of Armenia, the Swiss Church Aid (HEKS/EPER) NGO, Izmirlian Foundation, the Strategic Development Agency (SDA) NGO and Vanand Agro CJSC.

The project’s implementing partners are the GIZ and HEKS/EPER with the involvement of SDA and the School of Agricultural, Forest and Food Sciences at the Bern University of Applied Sciences (HAFL).

14 Jul
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MAVETA Training on Orcharding for Forcibly Displaced Persons from Artsakh

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Within the framework of the “Modernizing Vocational Education and Training in Agriculture in Armenia” (MAVETA) project, a four-day training titled “Innovative Orcharding” was held in the Armavir community from July 8 to 11. The training was designed for forcibly displaced persons from Artsakh who have resettled in the Armavir region.

The training was conducted by Eteri Stepanyan, a lecturer at the Armenian National Agrarian University.

During the four-day training, participants were introduced to the basics of the orcharding. They were engaged in interactive discussions on a variety of topics, including site selection for orchards, soil fertilization, and the specifics of pruning in both intensive and traditional orchards. The training also addressed the current state of fruit growing practices in Armenia, different fruit varieties and their cultivation methods, as well as nursery operations—from establishment to management.

Special emphasis was placed on the challenges facing the sector, potential solutions, and the future prospects for its development.

The primary objective of the training was to equip participants with up-to-date knowledge and to develop the essential skills needed to actively engage in the field.

The MAVETA project is funded by a broad coalition of international and local organizations led by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), including the Austrian Development Agency, the German Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), the Government of Armenia, the Swiss Church Aid (HEKS/EPER) NGO, Izmirlian Foundation, the Strategic Development Agency (SDA) NGO and Vanand Agro CJSC.

The project’s implementing partners are the GIZ and HEKS/EPER with the involvement of SDA and the School of Agricultural, Forest and Food Sciences at the Bern University of Applied Sciences (HAFL).

09 Jul
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MAVETA Dual Learning Documentation Completion Monitoring and Consulting

Within the framework of the “Modernizing Vocational Education and Training in Agriculture in Armenia” (MAVETA) project, a consultation was held from June 30 to July 4 in the Lori and Syunik regions, focusing on the assessment of the completion of dual learning documentation in the profession of milk and dairy technology.

Astrid Schmidt, an agricultural consultant at the Bern University of Applied Sciences (HAFL) led the monitoring and consulation sessions.

During the consultation, teachers and apprentices from the Stepanavan and Goris State Agricultural Colleges, the Sisian branch of ANAU, and representatives of the project partner from private sector discussed the specific requirements for properly completing the necessary documentation in the context of organizing dual education, with particular emphasis on the importance of trilateral communication between the teacher, apprentice, and instructor during practical training sessions.

The participants visited milk processing factoties operated by project partners: “Viva Kat” (Lori region), “Sis-Alp,” and “Elola” (Syunik region). At these facilities, the participants reviewed the practical steps required to achieve the learning outcomes of instructor-apprentice training modules and examined the principles for properly completing learning documentation.

The MAVETA project is funded by a broad coalition of international and local organizations led by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), including the Austrian Development Agency, the German Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), the Government of Armenia, the Swiss Church Aid (HEKS/EPER) NGO, Izmirlian Foundation, the Strategic Development Agency (SDA) NGO and Vanand Agro CJSC.

The project’s implementing partners are the GIZ and HEKS/EPER with the involvement of SDA and the School of Agricultural, Forest and Food Sciences at the Bern University of Applied Sciences (HAFL).

08 Jul
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MAVETA Field Visit and Practical Training in Agriculture

Within the framework of the Modernizing Vocational Education and Training in Agriculture in Armenia (MAVETA) project, a practical field training session was held in the Lori region from June 30 to July 4. The training was designed for local farmers specialized in field agriculture, faculty and apprentices from the Stepanavan State Agricultural and Tavush Patrick Devedjian Regional Colleges.

Led by Swiss agronomist Ruedi Schwärzel and agricultural expert Johannes Brunner from Bern University of Applied Sciences (HAFL), the participants explored the best practices in potato cultivation, techniques for diagnosing and preventing viral diseases, and strategies to produce high-quality seed potatoes.

The training also included visits to the Agricultural Research and Certification Center and the Gyumri Breeding Station. During these visits, discussions were held on opportunities for growers to trial new potato varieties, achieve seed certification, and engage in collaborative ventures.

The MAVETA project is funded by a broad coalition of international and local organizations led by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), including the Austrian Development Agency, the German Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), the Government of Armenia, the Swiss Church Aid (HEKS/EPER) NGO, Izmirlian Foundation, the Strategic Development Agency (SDA) NGO and Vanand Agro CJSC.

The project’s implementing partners are the GIZ and HEKS/EPER with the involvement of SDA and the School of Agricultural, Forest and Food Sciences at the Bern University of Applied Sciences (HAFL).

07 Jul
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SEIRA Awareness Event on State Support Programs in the Agricultural Sector

Within the framework of the “Socio-Economic Integration of Refugees in Armenia” (SEIRA) project, a training session titled “Awareness Training on State Support Programs in Agriculture” was held on July 3–4 in Tsaghkadzor, bringing together representatives from target communities.

The training was attended by Tatevik Sargsyan, Deputy Minister of Economy of the Republic of Armenia, Tigran Aleksanyan, Head of the Animal Husbandry Department of the Ministry of Economy of the Republic of Armenia, Vahe Hovhannisyan, SEIRA Project Manager, and other officials in the agricultural sector.

Representatives of the Animal Husbandry Department of the RA Ministry of Economy presented recent updates to existing state support programs, including legislative regulations and implementation procedures related to the new programs.

A particular focus was placed on the pilot program for the development of beekeeping, alongside an in-depth discussion of the RA Law on “Beekeeping”.

Participants were also introduced to the full range of agricultural programs supported by the state, as well as the monitoring mechanisms to ensure effective implementation.

Leaders of the SEIRA project’s target communities had the opportunity to engage directly with ministry officials, addressing current challenges and raising key issues relevant to their local contexts.

The “Socio-Economic Integration of Refugees in Armenia” (SEIRA) project fosters socio-economic integration by improving food security, creating sustainable livelihoods, and empowering both refugees and host communities in Armenia, promoting resilience and economic growth through agricultural and business development.

The SEIRA project is funded by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation and implemented by the “Strategic Development Agency” NGO and the UN World Food Programme.

 

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