Sandro Gujabidze

Serving as National Agronomy and Extension Specialist at FAO, focusing on agronomy and extension services.

• Managing and coordinating activities of two projects on climate resilience in Azerbaijan (GIZ) and environmental education in Georgia (UNDP)
• Develop project concepts, manage budgets and contracts, oversee reporting, monitoring and evaluation
• Supervise teams in both countries and represent CENN with international and local partners

• Supported implementation of projects on climate-resilient agriculture (HEKS/EPER) and land degradation
neutrality (FAO)
• Designed and delivered 30+ training sessions for over 600 farmers, extension workers, youth and NGOs on climate-smart and regenerative practices
• Established two demonstration plots showcasing seedling production, crop rotation, drip irrigation and soil improvement methods
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• Advised on the integration of soil scanners, agricultural sensors and drones into farming systems
• Worked with management and marketing teams to align agritech strategies with farmer outreach and business objectives
• Provided technical guidance for technology adoption

• Contributed to a multinational study on urban green spaces with partners in Sweden, Armenia, Georgia and Ukraine
• Conducted literature reviews, surveys and interviews; supported data analysis and reporting
• Presented findings to academic and non-academic audiences

• Managed full-cycle production of vegetable crops, including peppers, brassicas, lettuce and herbs.
• Developed irrigation, fertilisation and pest management plans
• Monitored crop performance, adjusted management practices and maintained detailed production records
• Coordinated with Ukrainian agronomists and technical staff

• Authored 30+ entry-level agricultural articles on topics including hydroponics, greenhouse design, aquaculture, seedling production, rotational grazing, etc.
• Collaborated with video production team to adapt scripts for educational content.

• Management of the agricultural content on the company's website and social media
• Created agriculture-related social media posts
• Provided information about products sold by the company
• Developed content strategies to enhance the overall online presence and engagement

• Assisted in the development of demonstration plots under the USAID-funded REAP project
• Supported the organisation of farmer field days, engaging farmers, extension specialists and students