Agricultural Melioration Environment in Georgia

Abstract

Agricultural melioration represents a key component in the improvement and rational use of soil resources, aiming to ensure the stability and efficiency of agrarian production. Melioration systems—which encompass irrigation, drainage, agrotechnical, chemical, and biological measures—contribute to maintaining the productivity of arable land and improve soil-climatic conditions essential for stable yields. In the context of ongoing climate change, water scarcity, and increasing soil degradation, the role of melioration is becoming ever more critical, particularly for agrarian economies such as Georgia. This article analyzes the main directions of melioration, its contribution to strengthening agricultural potential, and the current challenges associated with infrastructural, ecological, and administrative issues. Additionally, it outlines the prospects for the development of melioration systems within the framework of sustainable agriculture.