A “Fruitful Garden” training was recently held in Meghri community of Syunik region. The two-day session took place on June 12–13 in Meghri, with participants from Meghri, Shvanidzor, Agarak, Alvank, Lehvaz, and Nrnadzor settlements. A total of 24 individuals who had submitted applications took part in the training. The first session, which included both theoretical and practical components, covered all stages of the fruit production cycle. The practical part was conducted in one of the orchards of Meghri community.

The “Fruitful Garden” initiative of the UNDP “Sustainable Communities” programme aims to enhance the skills and capacities of residents involved in horticulture. The programme seeks to strengthen communities by creating sustainable livelihoods, improving food security, and promoting self-reliance among rural populations—through the development of horticultural knowledge, skills, and capacities of residents in Armenia’s Syunik region.

Participants of the training also received a copy of the “Fundamentals of Horticulture: A Practical Guide.”