28 Sep 2015
Forum on Hi-Tech Greenhouses Business Development in Armenia
The greenhouse sector has become one of the most sustainable and developed areas in Armenian horticulture. Over the last years the number of greenhouses has been intensively growing in Armenia. Currently, local hi-tech greenhouses cover about 70 hectares. By the end of 2015, this number is to expand up to 100 hectares, and next year 50 more hectares is expected to be added.
Taking into account the potential for further development in greenhouse sector, as well as the greenhouse owners՛ growing interest in advanced technologies, CARD Foundation organized a one-day Forum on the “Hi-Tech Greenhouses Business Development in Armenia” funded by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) under the auspices of the “Greenhouse Management” component.
The Forum was targeted to provide the lead greenhouse growers with the opportunity to have a better understanding of all the benefits of hi-tech greenhouses, help them work out appropriate business development plans, establish business links and create possibilities for cooperation.
The Forum took place on September 22, 2015 at the Tsaghkadzor Mariott hotel. The main attendants of the Forum were advanced greenhouse growers and potential investors willing to establish new hi-tech greenhouses.
Experts from 5 leading companies in greenhouse industry such as: Rijk Zwaan, Koppert, Certhon, Hoogendoorn and AIMC presented the advantages of hi-tech greenhouse business development in Armenia. In addition, the representative of ArmSwissBank delivered a speech on funding possibilities for the greenhouse growers on realization of their business plans.
The presentations were followed by round-table discussions which allowed the participants to address their specific queries to a corresponding expert.
The Forum spread the know-how and international practices among local greenhouse growers, outlined ways for financial support and incorporated new investors into the sector.
As a continuation of the Forum, on 24 September at Darakert Farm Service Center advanced greenhouse growers, who for already three years have been collaborating with CARD Foundation within the “Greenhouse Management” component, were rewarded with Certificates of Attendance as a recognition of their contribution and commitment to the greenhouse sector development in Armenia.