08 Jun
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A conference was held on the occasion of World Food Safety day

On June 7, 2021, by the initiative of the Food Safety Inspection Body of RA and with the support of the “Livestock Development in the South of Armenia” project implemented by “Strategic Development Agency” NGO and financed by “Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation” a conference was organized dedicated to the World Food Safety day.

In 2018, the UN General Assembly declared June 7 World Food Safety Day. Given the fact that the day has a history of only three years, it has already taken root as a professional holiday in the food industry among the agricultural community.

The conference aimed to combine efforts to ensure food security, identify the problems and emerging risks of the sector, develop mechanisms to combat them, and stress to the public the importance of food safety in ensuring human health and food security.

The ministry of economy of RA, WFP, UNIDO, FAO, the Chamber of commerce of the Russian Federation, higher education and non-governmental institutions, the Food Safety Inspection Body of RA, and Strategic Development Agency NGO took part in the event.

The head of the Food Safety Inspection Body of RA, Mr. Georgy Avetisyan, and the deputy minister of Economy of RA, Mr. Tigran Gabrielyan, greeted the participants and emphasized the importance of choosing and implementing healthy food options in daily lives while also shedding light on the issue of food security.

The conference participants/ professionals presented different projects and programs implemented in the field of food safety within the framework of local and international cooperation while highlighting the role of food safety in public health.

04 Jun
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The Head of the EU Delegation to Armenia, Ambassador Andrea Victorin and the Head of Cooperation Gonzalo Serrano visit to Goris State Agricultural College

On May 31, 2021, the Head of the EU Delegation to Armenia, Ambassador Andrea Victorin and the Head of Cooperation Gonzalo Serrano visited Goris State Agricultural College to meet with the beneficiary students of the “Promoting Partnerships for Effective Work-Based Learning (WBL) Opportunities in VET” project implemented by “Strategic Development Agency” NGO with the financial support of the European Union, to discuss current and future employment perspectives regarding the “Veterinary” and “Milk and Dairy Technology” professions, the advantages and disadvantages of the work-based learning model.

During the meeting, a few issues were raised such as the gaps in the educational programs of “Veterinary” and “Milk and Dairy Technology” professions, the lack of necessary material and technical conditions for the organization of studies and internships at the college and some possible solutions to the listed problems were discussed.

The students presented the Ambassador the knowledge and skills acquired during their studies, especially the ones gained as a result of the practical part of their education, talked about their plans and visions in the field, and voiced their concerns. The students also emphasized the importance of such projects in terms of necessary reforms in the field and thanked the Ambassador for the visit.

02 Jun
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Training course for veterinarians on “Field diagnostics and rapid response treatment schemes”

From May 26-27 and May 31-June 1, a workshop entitled “Field diagnostics and rapid response treatment schemes” was organized by the “Strategic Development Agency” NGO. This course was organized within the framework of the organization’s “Livestock development in Armenia – south-north” and “Livestock Development in the south of Armenia” projects financed by the Austrian Development Agency, the operational unit of Austrian Development Cooperation and the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation. 68 veterinarians from the regions of Shirak, Lori, Tavush, Gegharkunik, Vayots Dzor and Syunik took part in the course.

During the training, key topics related to the diagnosis of diseases of farm animals, which are most often recorded in the field, were discussed, such as:

• The nuances and features of field diagnostics and rapid response treatment regimens

• Diagnosis of the most common field diseases, treatment with minimal drug use, and prevention

After analyzing the approaches voiced by the participants during the interactive session, the veterinarians who offered the most effective, best diagnosis and treatment regimens were received incentive prizes.

31 May
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Seminar on the topic “Eco-economic importance of pastures and management features” took place

On May 27th, 2021 seminar on the topic “Eco-economic importance of pastures and management features” was organized in Gyulagarak community of Lori marz within the frameworks of “Introducing pasture and grassland maps for sustainable pasture and grasslands management practices in Lori and Shirak marzes of Armenia” pilot project.

The project is financed by the GIZ ECOSERVE Project, with co-financing from the “Livestock Development in the South of Armenia” project implemented by “Strategic Development Agency” NGO with financial support of Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation.

The following topics have been covered during the seminar:

  • Pasture as a natural resource, fodder mean
  • Pasture degradation as a natural resource issue, reasons for formation and methods of expression.
  • Problems of conservation of pasture ecosystems.
  • Efficient and sustainable use of pastures, management functions of pastures.
12 May
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The annual “Professions Day” event

The annual “Professions Day” event was held at Goris State Agricultural College on May 11, 2021, organized within the framework of the “VET Development in Syunik Marz” project.

The project is being implemented by “Strategic Development Agency” NGO in partnership with HAFL (The School of Agricultural, Forest and Food Sciences of the Bern University of Applied Sciences) and with the support of Swiss Church Aid (HEKS/EPER).

The event was aimed at introducing the professions of “Veterinary” and “Milk and Dairy Technology” to the pupils of the schools of Goris and Sisian communities, the existing conditions for education, prospects, and opportunities.

The event was attended by almost 120 students and more than ten teachers from schools in Goris and Sisian communities.

The event started with the welcoming speeches from the deputy head of Goris community Mrs. Irina Yolyan, the manager of SDA NGO “VET Development in Syunik Marz” project Mrs. Lilit Hovhannisyan, the director of Goris State Agricultural College Mrs. Nune Avetisyan, the director of ANAU Sisian Branch Mr. Tigran Vandunts, and the director of Goris Regional Center of the State Employment Agency Mrs. Naira Mkrtchyan.

During the event, the participants in different groups had the opportunity to get acquainted with the nature of “Veterinary” and “Milk and Dairy Technology” professions, teaching methods, available opportunities in the labor market, scholarships, volunteerism, and training opportunities presented by the college lecturers, employers, current students, graduates, and invited specialists.

In the practical part of the event, the students and teachers got acquainted with different equipment in the “Milk Processing” laboratory, conducted some experiments under the guidance of mentors, and watched the practical learning process of the college students. Goris State Agricultural College also organized an exhibition of cheese, dairy products, and tasting made by its students.

In the “Veterinary” laboratory, the students were introduced to various tools used during practical lessons and had the opportunity to watch a video covering the practical training process of the students of Goris State Agricultural College. Some of the participants of the event visited Syunik Animal Market where they were introduced to the conditions and opportunities for carrying out practical work.

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