In 2023, the State will continue to fund agricultural cooperatives
The budget for the targeted projects for the development of the agricultural cooperatives infrastructure is increasing and amounts to GEL 5 million.
With the state support, under the targeted programs for the support of agricultural cooperatives, 9 agricultural cooperatives, bringing together more than 100 small farmers, have been opened in 2022. The state co-financing amounts to over GEL 4 million.
Agricultural cooperatives can participate in all the programs of the Rural Development Agency and receive an additional benefit of 10% of state co-financing, compared to other legal entities. In addition thereto, special cooperative programs envisage the state co-financing up to 70-80%.