As of today, more than 14,000 tons of non-standard apples have been delivered, and farmers have already received an income of over 4 million GEL
Within the framework of the state program, fruit processing enterprises in the regions of Shida Kartli, Kvemo Kartli, Kakheti, Samtskhe-Javakheti, Mtskheta-Mtianeti, and Racha-Lechkhumi Kvemo Svaneti are purchasing non-standard apples.
As of October 21, 14 fruit processing enterprises involved in the state program have received more than 14,000 tons of non-standard apples. Farmers have earned over 4 million GEL in income.
Under the program, fruit processing companies that purchase non-standard apples at no less than 0.27 GEL per kilogram by December 15, 2025, will receive a state subsidy. The Rural Development Agency will provide a subsidy of 0.10 GEL per kilogram of non-standard apples.
To ensure the organized delivery of non-standard apples, a coordination headquarters operates under the decision of the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Agriculture.
The state program “Promotion of the Sale of Non-Standard Apples” was launched on September 9 of this year to support farmers during the apple harvesting process.
