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  • The ultimate five days in Armenia
  • Fab Lab Digital Manufacturing Laboratory Opened in Gyumri at the Crossroads of Art and Technology
  • Gyumri Becomes Part of Armenia’s Fab Lab Network
  • “Sareni”: Hidden Gem for Adventure Tourism and Rest in Mountains of Vayots Dzor
  • Yard Uniting Nature, Family, and Tourism: Norik Mkrtchyan’s Success Story in Gladzor
  • “MAVETA: Agriculture for All” job fair in Yerevan
  • Student-employer active contacts at the job fair
  • A manual for rural support consultants 
  • An event dedicated to the “World Veterinary Day” in Yerevan
  • Dual education in Syunik: New opportunities for young people in the agricultural sector
  • Sisak Gabrielyan meets with students
  • Dual education and orchard workers (ARM)
  • Wine from Sun: “Areni Wine Art” – New Formula for Wine Tourism 
  • Promoting livestock farming: a leading farm in Khachaghbyur (ARM)
  • A leading farm has been opened in the village of Khachaghbyur in the Vardenis community (ARM)
  • A safe path to production
  • Food Safety and “Green” Standards in Hospitality Sector: A Training for LILA Project Beneficiaries 
  • Transforming irrigated agriculture (ARM)
  • MAVETA Project Partner ANAU A. Kochinyan Agricultural College Receives Minibus (ARM)
  • Wild plant collection and processing skills for LILA project beneficiaries 
  • Third visit of Armenian apprenticeship trainers
  • “Our Mountains” Sports Camp with Rural and Film Quests: A New Approach to Adventure Tourism
  • Armenian Tour Operators at FITUR-2025 International Tourism Exhibition
  • Workshop organized within the framework of the IADAAM project (ARM)
  • “ArtCheese”: Arthur Nazaryan’s Success Story
  • Arus Nersisyan: Successful Woman as Champion of Nature Conservation
  • Joint Annual Partners Meeting։ RuralCoop 
  • The irrigation systems in Ararat and Armavir to be modernized
  • Transforming irrigated agriculture: discussion LSG representatives
  • Discussion with local government representatives aimed at the development of irrigated agriculture 
  • Training on Experiential Tourism Services Held in Ijevan and Yeghegnadzor
  • The first document of the five-year strategy for the development of national cuisine was presented in Yerevan
  • The Armenian cuisine development strategy was developed 
  • The national cuisine development strategy is ready 
  • Modern irrigation systems in Ararat and Armavir regions 
  • Businesses Benefiting from LILA Project To Have Access to Arab Tourism Market 
  • LILA project partner tour operators participated in the ITB Asia-2024 international exhibition held in Singapore
  • Tashir Day celebrations with a cheese festival, national song and dance and “Vaz 24” (ARM)
  • Canned food production and tasting room in Vernashen (ARM)
  • A new impetus for gastrotourism in Vernashen: the “Poonj” canned tasting hall opened (ARM)
  • Technical assistance to MAVETA partner college
  •  Job prospects for residents of Sisian and Goris: “MAVETA”‘s job fair (ARM)
  • 120 recipes of Lori cuisine in one book (ARM) 
  • Wine production in Vernashen: News video about LILA project beneficiary Krya Wines (ARM)
  • From wine production to tasting: Yeghegnadzor  is more attractive for tourists. News video about LILA project beneficiary Old Bridge Winery, Bed & Breakfast (ARM)
  • “MAVETA” project for the promotion of the agricultural sector: “School (In Armenian)
  • “Berkri: The nature and culture-based business success formula in Enokavan” 
  • “Ahnidzor” guest house opening ceremony: Environmental protection and culture development projects in Lori marz (In Armenian)
  • Beneficiaries of the “Living Landscapes of Armenia for Market Development” (LILA) project participated in Yerevan Wine Days Festival (In Armenian)
  • “Profession Promotion Day” at Etchmiadzin State Vocational School (In Armenian)
  • Morning Program at Public TV: Participation of partner tour operators of the LILA project at the ATM Dubai 2024 international tourist festival (In Armenian)
  • Animal husbandry continues to be an important means of livelihood for the residents of the communities of Shirak region (In Armenian)
  • “Veterinary Medicine for a Healthy Society” conference dedicated to the International Day of the Veterinarians (In Armenian)
  • Morning Program at Shant TV: The Veterinary Day (In Armenian)
  • Women in agriculture. media campaign (In Armenian)
  • Good morning program: Presentation of MAVETA project and dairy technologist specialty (In Armenian)
  • Course on Developing Tourism Services and Increasing Sales Volumes within Framework of LILA Project
  • Support for the development of rural businesses (In Armenian)
  • Your work changes the face and future of Armenian tourism. Deputy Ambassador of Switzerland (In Armenian)
  • An event aimed at establishing ties between partners of the “Living Landscapes for Market Development in Armenia” (LILA) project (In Armenian)
  • An event aimed at establishing ties between the partners of the “Living Landscapes of Armenia for Market Development” project took place (In Armenian)
  • Event: “Living landscapes of Armenia for market development” (In Armenian)
  • A memorandum was signed for the protection of ecosystems in Lori, Tavush, Vayots Dzor, Syunik marzes (In Armenian)
  • Various dishes of Syunik traditional cuisine (In Armenian)
  • Equal educational opportunities for vulnerable groups and persons with disabilities (In Armenian)
  • Close-up: Making agribusiness education attractive to young people (In Armenian)
  • Morning Program: Within the MAVETA project, 6 agricultural professions are promoted (In Armenian)
  • The modernization of vocational education in rural areas continues (In Armenian)
  • “Strategic Development Agency” NGO implements livestock development programs in bordering settlements (In Armenian)
  • A discussion on food safety issues was organized jointly with the SFSS (In Armenian)
  • Food safety issues were discussed (In Armenian)
  • Retiring inspectors of SFSS, more and more controlled objects. There is a severe shortage of specialists in the field (In Armenian)
  • To what extent are young people interested in agricultural professions? New projects for the industry (In Armenian)
  • Digital solutions for SMEs with a four-year Reconomy program (In Armenian)
  • Digital solutions for small and medium businesses (In Armenian)
  • Digital development and new technologies: The RECONOMY program opens up new opportunities for small and medium-sized businesses in Armenia (In Russian)
  • The role of digital solutions is important in business sustainability. conference: ICT for SMEs
  • Digital solutions for small and medium businesses. Reconomy’s project offers new opportunities to entrepreneurs (In Armenian)
  • Within the “MAVETA” project, the qualified agricultural specialists are being trained in Yerevan and in 4 marzes of RA (In Armenian)
  • Training on “Pedigree Management” (In Armenian)
  • Training on “Pedigree Management” was organized for the farmers (In Armenian)
  • Sustainable livestock agriculture as a key to economic prosperity in rural areas of Armenia
  • “Lead farm” was opened in Achanan settlement (In Armenian)
  • The first “Lead farm” was opened in Kapan (In Armenian)
  • Support to Nature-based Business in Gosh Village
  • A new guest house has opened in Gosh village (In Armenian)
  • Attractive new tourist destination in Gosh village. “Arevi Gosh” hotel opened its doors (In Armenian)
  • Job fair in Goris city (In Armenian)
  • A cheese tasting room was opened in Yelpin village (In Armenian)
  • Sustainable livestock agriculture as a key to economic prosperity in rural areas of Armenia
  • Morning at Shant TV։ Presentation of the “Modernizing Vocational Education and Training in Agriculture in Armenia” (MAVETA) Project (In Armenian)
  • Syunik TV: The shearers gathered in the Khot settlement (In Armenian)
  • AFP: Armenian sheep shearers compete at festival (English subtitles)
  • More than 4,000 guests from Armenia and abroad participated in the sheep shearing festival in Syunik (In Armenian)
  • Traditional sheep shearing festival in Syunik (In Armenia)
  • Food standards save lives (In Armenian)
  • Good morning program. Presentation of the program of the “Sheep Shearing” festival (In Armenian)
  • Good morning. The sixth “Sheep shearing” festival will be held in Khot settlement of Tatev community of Syunik region (In Armenian)
  • Armenpress: Press conference. Festivals, upcoming programs and tourism industry issues (In Armenian)
  • A dual education system will be introduced in 6 agricultural colleges (In Armenian)
  • Certificates of appreciation were given to the veterinarians who contributed to the system development (In Armenian)
  • Armenia celebrates the International Day of the Veterinarians (In Armenian)
  • Seeds and diesel to the farmers of the region (In Armenian)
  • Seeds and diesel fuel were distributed to Shirak farmers (In Armenian)
  • In Gegharkunik, a livestock development project is being implemented by providing the fodder (In Armenian)
  • Mapping of educational institutions will be carried out (In Armenian)
  • The meeting of VET sector partner organizations took place (In Armenian)
  • Improvement of agricultural professions is of strategic importance for the development of the RA economy (In Armenian)
  • The possibility of using new pasture management models and mechanisms is being discussed together with international partners (In Armenian)
  • The sweetest festival in Dzoraghbyur (In Armenia)
  • Morning program: Beneficiaries of SDA projects will participate in the “Harvest” festival (In Armenian)
  • CHF 8.3 mln. for professional education in agriculture in Armenia (In Armenian)
  • The “Livestock Development in Armenia: North-South – 2” project has been launched in Gegharkunik Marz
  • Vahan Kerobyan got acquainted with the sustainable management of pastures in Syunik
  • More than 200 agricultural producers presented their products on the Harvest Festival
  • The kick-off workshop of the project “Mapping pastures and grasslands in Armenia” was held
  • The 8th Workshop of the Coordination Platform for Sustainable Management of RA’s Natural Fodder Areas Took Place
  • Good morning program. Green week training and Harvest Festival: Rural Life and Traditions (In Armenian)
  • Slaughterhouse veterinarians were awarded training certificates (In Armenian)
  • The winners of the drawing contest entitled “My pasture” are known (In Armenian)
  • More than 110 million drams for livestock development (In Armenian)
  • The veterinary experts of the slaughterhouses will strengthen the theoretical knowledge gained with practical experience (In Armenian)
  • Tavush Region forms a new brand in the mountains near Gosh (from 3:48 minute)
  • Protective equipment for the “Agricultural Services Center” to prevent the spread of coronavirus infection (In Armenia)
  • Assistance to Vayots Dzor and Syunik Region’s Veterinarians and Milk Collecting Cooperatives (In Armenian)
  • Modern solutions in the field of agriculture are the best guarantee of progress (In Armenian)
  • Micro-project “Construction of Drinking Water Pipeline in Khnatsakh” is launched (In Armenian)
  • Livestock development prospects in the enlarged community of Tatev (In Armenian)
  • A veterinary point was installed in Berdavan (In Armenian)
  • A painting contest entitled “My Pasture” will be held for children aged 7-14 in Syunik and Vayots Dzor marzes of the Republic of Armenia (In Armenian)
  • 7 stationary, 2 mobile slaughterhouses in Armavir region. Slaughterhouse fur is mandatory from today (In Armenian)
  • It will be impossible to falsify the slaughterhouse meat document. Slaughterhouse fur becomes mandatory from today (In Armenian)
  • Awareness raising campaign: “Let’s protect our pasture, ensure our children’s future (In Armenian)
  • Training for inspectors of Food Safety Inspection Body of the Government of RA will be conducted during May-June 2020 (In Armenian)
  • From July 1, the mandatory requirement for slaughterhouse fur will operate in the entire territory of the Republic of Armenia. The training is organized (In Armenian)
  • Training course for veterinarians-experts of slaughterhouses will be organized (In Armenian)
  • Slaughterhouses are being built, veterinarians are being trained (In Armenian)
  • Training course for veterinarians-experts of slaughterhouses will be organized (In Armenian)
  • From 1st of July, slaughterhouse fur will be mandatory in the whole territory of the Republic of Armenia. The training is organized (In Armenian)
  • Food Safety Inspectorate was given protective equipment (In Armenian)
  • Food Safety Inspectorate will organize training courses for 100 veterinarians-experts (In Armenian)
  • From July 1, all slaughterhouses will have qualified veterinarians-experts (In Armenian)
  • The Morning Interview. The role of women in agriculture (In Armenian)
  • Our Arevik came to Areni from Moscow and became a farmer. Successful business programs of Armenian women in the village (In Armenian)
  • Business lady in the village. Women earning equal money as men (In Armenian)
  • Press conference on the role of women in agriculture, sustainable development of communities and food security (Photos)
  • The woman came from Moscow and changed the “breed” of cows in Areni (In Armenian)
  • The bride came from Moscow to Areni and became a farmer. Successful business programs of Armenian women living in the villages (In Armenian)
  • Press conference. “Agriculture and Armenian women” (In Armenian)
  • Veterinary point and a “Lead farm” was established in Shirak region (In Armenian)
  • “Lead Farm” and a veterinary point opened in Shirak region (In Armenian)
  • Lead farm in Azatan, veterinary point in Jradzor (In Armenian)
  • “Lead Farm” veterinary point has been opened in Shirak region (In Armenian)
  • The Armenian businessman believes that if the cost of the products is acceptable, then customers can always be found. (In Russian)
  • For getting more milk from a cow to give more milk, the cow needs a lot: from winter hardening to delicious and varied feed. (In Russian)
  • Lead farm in Azatan (In Armenian)
  • Lead Farm opening in Azatan (In Armenian, 14:45-17:02 minutes)
  • Livestock Development Project. With minimum effort, maximum result (In Armenian)
  • Conference entitled “Increasing the role of artificial insemination of cattle among farmers” (In Armenian)
  • The opening of “Leading Farm” took place in Margahovit community (In Armenian)
  • “Lead Farm” and a veterinary point opened in Margahovit community (In Armenian)
  • During a year, the businessman from Margahovit made an investment of 300 thousand dollars
  • “Lead farm” opened in Margahovit village of Lori (In Armenian)
  • The opening ceremonies of “Lead Farm” and community veterinary point took place in Margahovit community of Lori region (In Armenian)
  • “Hairstyles” for sheep. The best shearers compete in Armenia (In Russian)
  • The Sheep Shearing Festival took place․ A sheep shearer from New Zealand was invited (In Armenian)
  • The geography of the sheep shearing festival has expanded. This time 16 shearers from 5 regions participated in the Festival (In Armenian)
  • “Hairstyles” for Sheep: Fifth Sheep Shearing Festival took place in southern Armenia (In Russian)
  • Sheep Shearing Festival 2019, Khut Armenia
  • Newly built veterinary point opened in Tegh community (In Armenian)
  • Avagyan. “Sheep need to be sheared; it is a mandatory process for them to climb mountains easily!” (In Armenian)
  • Good Morning, Sheep Shearing Festival (In Armenian)
  • The Sheep Shearing Festival will take place on 8th of June (In Armenian)
  • 104 AMD for the treatment of one cattle ․ Veterinarian Day will be celebrated in Armenia (In Armenian)
  • This year, for the first time in Armenia, the professional holiday of a veterinarian will be celebrated (In Armenian)
  • Press conference of Head of the Food Safety Inspectorate Georgi Avetisyan and Karina Harutyunyan (In Armenian)
  • “The villager does not know how to keep animals, and does not want to learn”(In Armenian)
  • The labeling on the availability of milk substitute is mandatory in the Republic of Armenia. EEU regulation presented to producers (In Armenian)
  • Dairy market under strict surveillance
  • It is necessary to strengthen the control of dairy production (In Armenian)
  • The official launch of the “Livestock Development in Armenia – South-North” program has been given (In Armenian)
  • Internationally funded livestock development program launched in northern Armenia (In Armenian)
  • Livestock Development Project Launched in Northern Regions (In Armenian)
  • The 4th Sheep Shearing Festival was held in Syunik (In Armenian, 3:40-6:40 minutes)
  • Sheep shearing festival to become international
  • Sheep Shearing Festival (In Armenian, 3:14-12:35 minutes)
  • In Syunik we feel at home. Lucas Gasser (In Armenian)
  • The 4th Sheep Shearing Festival was held in Syunik (In Armenian)
  • Sheep Shearing Festival (In Armenian) (In Armenian)
  • “Sheep Shearing 2018” festival. The winner is a resident of Shinuhayr (In Armenian)
  • British shearers will participate in Armenia sheep shearing festival
  • The Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Armenia and “Strategic Development Agency” NGO organized a conference of donor organizations operating in the field of VET within the framework of the “Development of Vocational Education and Training in Syunik Region” project. (In Armenian)
  • The Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Armenia organized a conference of donor organizations operating in the field of VET (In Armenian)
  • It is very important for the Ministry of Education and Science to work with donors. Artak Aghbalyan (In Armenian)
  • A memorandum of understanding was signed between the RA Ministry of Education and Science and “Strategic Development Agency” NGO (In Armenian)
  • Specialists record decrease in disease as a result of fight against brucellosis in Syunik (In Armenian)
  • “Current issues of brucellosis management in Armenia and Georgia. Cross-Border Cooperation” workshop (In Armenian)
  • Specialists register a decrease in the disease as a result of the fight against brucellosis in Syunik (In Armenian)
  • Current issues of brucellosis management in Armenia and Georgia (In Russian )
  • Specialists of the Ministry of Health and Ministry of Agriculture discussed issues related to the prevention of brucellosis (In Armenian)
  • Prevention of brucellosis begins with raising awareness (In Armenian)
  • “Sheep Shearing” Festival (In Armenian)
  • The traditional “Sheep Shearing” festival has started in Halidzor (In Armenian)
  • The second “Sheep Shearing” festival took place in Halidzor (In Armenian)
  • Sheep Shearing Festival kicks off in Armenia

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