"Georgian Wheat: Tradition for the Future," was hosted at the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) headquarters in Rome as part of the World Food Forum 2026
A high-level international event, "Georgian Wheat: Tradition for the Future," was hosted at the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) headquarters in Rome as part of the World Food Forum 2026.
The event showcased the rich history, unique genetic diversity, and cultural heritage of Georgian wheat, while emphasizing the importance of preserving traditional knowledge alongside modern scientific advances.
The event featured distinguished speakers including Mr. David Songulashvili, Minister of Environmental Protection and Agriculture of Georgia; Ms. Nino Tsilosani, Deputy Chairperson of the Parliament of Georgia; Mr. Maurizio Martina, Deputy Director-General of FAO; Ms. Aruna Francesca Maria Gujral, Director-General of the International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property (ICCROM); Ms. Natia Shamatava, Deputy Minister of Culture of Georgia; and Ms. Tamara Liluashvili, Permanent Representative of Georgia to the Rome-based UN Agencies (FAO, IFAD, WFP).