ARIC Group is always concerned with helping young agronomists and agriculture faculty students to develop professionally and become more qualified. As part of our CSR, we have started to implement a project, which offers young agronomists and agriculture faculty students a perfect opportunity to attend theoretical classes about agriculture and obtain practical experience from field works. Theoretical lectures are conducted ARIC Group office, on weekly basis. Field works are usually organized on “VINICHIO VALLEY” territories
Besides providing professional training to students, ARIC Group organizes English language classes for all the participants of the project, because nowadays the knowledge of foreign language is very important for the future development and success of the agronomists. During English language classes, students are divided in 3 groups. Totally, they receive 27 hours of lessons every week.

The opinions of the project participants are very important for ARIC Group. That’s why we asked them to summarize their ideas about the project and its benefits

“Before participating in the project of ARIC Group, I had only literary knowledge about pistachio. In the framework of this project, I have a chance to obtain practical experience in growing pistachio trees and attend important theoretical trainings, which will contribute to improving my professional qualifications. I also hope that both parties will be satisfied with the results, when the training course is finished.” – Giorgi Porchkhidze

“In my opinion, both theoretical lectures and the field works are of great significance, because they help us to develop and become experienced agronomists. I hope that the training course will be productive for all the participants and organizers” – Giga Abaiadze

“Participating in ARIC Group project is a priority for me, because I belive that this knowledge will be basis for my successful future. I am happy that the company, which operates in Georgia, has such good and motivated team. I would like to thank ARIC Group and the entire staff for organizing this project. I believe that we can achieve all the goals together, by working hard. “– Lana Basilidze

“In addition to attending trainings and the field works, this project has taught me a lot about a teamwork. I am also very happy that we have English language classes. From this project, I expect that I will become a qualified agronomist and a future employee of ARIC Group. I would like to thank the company’s management and staff members for their teamwork and support.” – Mariam Khachapuradze

On April 22, the Earth Day, “ARIC Group” organized pistachio planting grand ceremony, in which more than 300 guests participated. Our guests represented public as well as private sectors, local and international non-governmental organizations and various business associations. Professors and students of agriculture background also attended the ceremony. The ceremony was commenced with speeches delivered by “ARIC Group’s” investors, their partners, Minister of Agriculture, Deputy Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development, Kakheti Governor and other invited guests. One of our special guests was Mr. Pino Calcagni, Vice Chairman of International Nut and Dried Fruit Council. Mr. Pino made a presentation about the pistachio export potential in Europe. Correspondingly, he noted the potential of Georgia in becoming the third largest exporters of pistachio. Mr. Calcagni also emphasized that the existing climate and soil prove once again that Georgia has great potential of developing this particular field. After the official opening of the ceremony, “ARIC Group” signed Memorandums of Understanding with Partnership Fund and the Scientific-Research Center of the Ministry of Agriculture. On the one hand, “ARIC Group” and Partnership Fund signed Memorandum of Understanding in order to develop and support the project “VINICHIO VALLEY”. On the other hand, “ARIC Group” and Scientific-Research Center of the Ministry of Agriculture signed the Memorandum in order to conduct joint scientific works, and collaborate in the fields of viticulture, fruit-growing, soil fertility research and plant protection. In addition, regular seminars and trainings will be conducted for young specialists on the basis of Scientific-Research Center of the Ministry of Agriculture and “ARIC Group”. In the framework of the memorandum, land plot for the fieldwork will be established as well. The ceremony continued with pistachio planting. More than 300 guests planted pistachio with their own hands. Each guest received brooch with the unique code. These brooches will allow guests to visit “VINICHIO VALLEY”, observe their pistachio trees and participate in taking care of and harvesting them. All future incomes from the trees planted on the ceremony day will be utilized for the charity. The closing part of pistachio planting grand ceremony was accompanied by the ensemble “Georgian Voices“. In spite of strong wind and bad weather, pistachio planting ceremony was held successfully. We would like to thank all the guests and participants for this. Our special thanks to the Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development, Partnership Fund and Scientific-Research Center of the Ministry of Agriculture for their great support.