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Trainings for farmers’ skills and abilities development

During May-June, 2024 a series of trainings on gender equality, milk hygiene and seed production was organized for the farmers of RA Syunik, Shirak and Gegharkunik regions within the framework of the “Livestock Development in Armenia: South-North 2” project. “Livestock Development in Armenia: South-North 2” project is implemented by Strategic Development Agency NGO with financial support of the Austrian Development Agency, the operational unit of Austrian Development Cooperation.

126 farmers participated in the trainings. During the training, the farmers were informed about the right milking technics and hygiene requirements, the actions aimed at improving the quality of milk and increasing the quantity of milk.

Additionally, participants of the trainings were also provided with consultancy on cultivating sainfoin, seeding techniques, and optimal seed cycling periods.