Within the framework of the “Fruitful Soil” initiative of the UNDP Sustainable Communities programme, a professional training course on “Plant Pest and Disease Management” was held in Masis community.
A total of 72 residents of Masis community participated in the training, including 33 refugees from Nagorno-Karabakh, 41 women and 31 men. Participants gained practical knowledge and skills in identifying, preventing and effectively managing pests and diseases affecting agricultural crops.
Experts presented the most common pests and diseases in Ararat region, early diagnosis and monitoring methods, as well as the principles of Integrated Pest Management (IPM). The training also covered biological pest control methods, the proper and safe use of plant protection products, prevention of pest and disease resistance, and preventive agricultural practices.
The training aimed to strengthen the professional capacities of residents engaged in agriculture by providing knowledge and practical solutions to maintain plant health, reduce crop losses and improve the efficiency of agricultural production.
The “Fruitful Soil” initiative is implemented by UNDP with financial support from the Government of Japan within the framework of “The Project for Promoting Agricultural Development for Displaced Karabakh Armenians and Affected Host Communities in Armenia”.
