Installation of anti-hail systems in Georgia in 2023 is at an all-time high

Since the beginning of 2020, about 180 hectares of Georgian gardens have been covered with anti-hail systems with the support of the Plant the Future state program. According to the latest data, another 65 hectares were covered with systems in 2023. This is already more than in any other year since the start of this component of the program. On average, the annual installation of anti-hail systems was 45 hectares. EastFruit asked several local market participants about what caused the increased demand for these systems. In addition to supporting the purchase of seedlings, the installation of drip irrigation, and the creation of nurseries, the Plant the Future government program, which aims to develop and modernize local agriculture, also co-finances the installation of anti-hail systems for table grapes, raspberries, blackberries, apples, pears and cherries. These crops have been specially selected as they are the most susceptible to hail damage in Georgia. As a rule, no more than ...