On June 26 of this year, the Ministry of Economy of the Republic of Armenia, together with the CARD Foundation, conducted a visit to Syunik region aimed at raising awareness of the identification and registration of livestock and identifying existing problems, within the framework of the "Enhanced Animal Identification and Registration System in Armenia for Sustainable Agriculture" program.
The work carried out within the framework of the visit provided an opportunity to strengthen cooperation between sector officials, community representatives, and beneficiaries, ensuring the exchange of experience and joint discussion of existing issues.
Throughout the visit to the region, a meeting was held with the participation of representatives of the Syunik regional administration, heads of enlarged communities, administrative officials of settlements, farmers engaged in livestock breeding, veterinarians and business operators carrying out slaughterhouse activities.
During the meeting, the participants had the opportunity to present their questions, problems and suggestions that arose during the application of the AIR system, to discuss existing difficulties and to receive necessary clarifications. The features of the practical application of the system were discussed, the changes made and new opportunities were presented, as well as future developments. The meeting also gave the beneficiaries the opportunity to share their experience, present observations and suggestions that are of great importance for the further improvement and more effective application of the system.
At the end of the event, participants were given informative posters and leaflets. The purpose of providing information materials, contributes to effective application of AIR system.
The project is implemented with the funding of the Government of the Republic of Armenia by the Centre for Agricultural Services SNCO. The project is provided with financial and technical support by the Austrian Development Agency (ADA) through the CARD Foundation.
