EU Missions 1 & 4 - Brokerage event and workshop

11 – 13 Jun 2025 | Ljubljana, Slovenia

Dr. Kakha NADIRADZE

President

Association for Farmers Rights Defense, AFRD

Tbilisi, Georgia

Association for Farmers Rights Defense, AFRD

My organisation

We at the Association for Farmers Rights Defense (AFRD) are dedicated to advocating for the rights and welfare of farmers around the globe. Our mission is to ensure that farmers have a voice in policies that affect their livelihoods and promote sustainable agricultural practices. Through networking, education, and collaboration, we work to empower farmers and provide them with the tools they need to thrive in an ever-evolving agricultural landscape. Join us in championing the rights of farmers and fostering a more equitable future for all.
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About me

Dr. Kakha Nadiradze is a Georgian academic and researcher whose work focuses mainly on agriculture, biodiversity, and food safety. He is based in Tbilisi and has built a career around studying how to protect biological resources and improve agricultural systems in the South Caucasus region. He holds a PhD and has been active as a professor as well as a policy-oriented expert. His research interests include agrobiodiversity conservation, food safety standards, and the scientific analysis of genetically modified organisms, AgroBiotechnology, expert of Circular Economy and Precission Agriculture. A significant part of his work also involves biobanking, which is the preservation of genetic material from plants and animals to support long-term biodiversity protection. Beyond academic work, he has been involved in advocacy and organizational leadership. He is associated with the Association for Farmers’ Rights Defense, where he has worked on issues affecting farmers, environmental protection, and sustainable agriculture. His role often connects scientific research with practical policy and community-level impact. Internationally, he has collaborated with networks and initiatives related to biodiversity and food systems, including programs linked to organizations like the Food and Agriculture Organization. Through these efforts, he has contributed to discussions on environmental protection and agricultural development not only in Georgia but across the wider region.

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