IADAAM Agricultural Extension Services (AEST) team conducted a field visit to the Artashat Water Users Association (WUA), specifically on the Vedi service area. During the visit, the team met with Engineer Hovhannes Safaryan to gather detailed information on the areas covered by the current irrigation infrastructure and assess its operational status and technical integrity.
The discussions also addressed current operational challenges within the system, and explored potential development pathways to enhance irrigation efficiency and promote the sustainable management of water resources.
Irrigated Agriculture Development in Ararat and Armavir marzes (IADAAM) project, financed through the European Union (EU) with implementation by the French Development Agency (Agence Française de Développement) is an integrated initiative aimed at transforming irrigated agriculture in Armenia.
Within IADAAM project a technical assistance component is implemented jointly by AESA – Agriconsulting Europe SA, Avenue Consulting Group LLC, Strategic Development Agency NGO and 3R Strategy LLC consortium and aims to provide institutional support to the Ministry of Economy of the Republic of Armenia (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.