Within the framework of the Modernizing Vocational Education and Training in Agriculture in Armenia (MAVETA) project, a yogurt-making course was held on March 28 in the Syunik region for students from the Sisian branch of ANAU and Goris State Agricultural College, both partner VET institutions of the project.
The course was led by Swiss cheesemaker and consultant Hans Knussel, who provided hands-on training for students specializing in milk and dairy technology.
Participants gained practical knowledge on producing high-quality yogurt, selecting the right raw materials, understanding the fermentation process, and ensuring food safety standards.
The MAVETA project is funded by a broad coalition of international and local organizations led by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), including the Austrian Development Agency, the German Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), the Government of Armenia, the Swiss Church Aid (HEKS/EPER) NGO, Izmirlian Foundation, the Strategic Development Agency (SDA) NGO and Vanand Agro CJSC.
The project’s implementing partners are the GIZ and HEKS/EPER with the involvement of SDA and the School of Agricultural, Forest and Food Sciences at the Bern University of Applied Sciences (HAFL).