“Irrigated Agriculture Development in Ararat and Armavir marzes” (IADAAM) Project’s value chain international expert Dario Caccamisi, along with national experts Tigran Hakhnazaryan, accompanied by IADAAM Project AEST Coordinator Vardan Hambardzumyan, visited the Mega Flor Holding Flower Market Terminal, which is in its final construction stage. This terminal is set to become a key hub for flower distribution and export, strengthening market opportunities for local producers.
The team also traveled to Gai village, where they assessed a local flower greenhouse and gathered valuable insights into the flower value chain in Ararat and Armavir marzes. Understanding the sector’s strengths and challenges is essential for supporting sustainable growth, market access, and investment opportunities.
Irrigated Agriculture Development in Ararat and Armavir marzes (IADAAM) project, financed through the European Union (EU) with implementation by the French Development Agency (AFD) is an integrated initiative aimed at transforming irrigated agriculture in Armenia.
Within IADAAM project a technical assistance component is implemented jointly by Agriconsulting Europe S.A, Avenue Consulting Group, Strategic Development Agency NGO and 3R Strategy LLC consortium and aims to provide institutional support to the Ministry of Economy (MoE) in the formulation of agricultural policies and reforms in priority areas, provide technical support to the MoE in the implementing project activities, ensure communication and reporting for the IADAAM project.