The Georgian government has increased the purchase price of grapes from 30 to 50 tetri and lowered the minimum quality standard from 17% to 16% amid protests from grape growers in Kakheti.

The Georgian government has increased the purchase price of grapes from 30 to 50 tetri and lowered the minimum quality standard from 17% to 16% amid protests from grape growers in Kakheti.

@paperkartuli 22 Sep 2026, 12:27

Grape farmers in the village of Velistsikhe are protesting against low purchase prices for their harvest, accusing authorities of lying about the procurement process, blocking the road and demanding fair prices from wineries.

@paperkartuli 22 Sep 2026, 11:03