According to the statement made by the Chairman of Government of Adjara, there is great demand on small mechanic tractors and thus it is intended to continue the programme in the future.

"Sum was transferred from the budget to purchase 80 small mechanic vehicles. The project is very successful. It shifted our expectations. We ordered 80 units, but have already got orders for over 300 ones. Thus, we intend to continue the programme and purchase more tractors for our population.

Development of agriculture is prior for the Government of Adjara like Government of Georgia. You know we together with the national government have purchased tractors specially useful for highland regions of Adjara. Those vehicles will be used for roads reconstruction and population service. This is one example of what we intend to do for our rural and highland areas", said Mr Varshalomidze.

The Prime Minister expressed his satisfaction and wish to launch similar programme in other regions of Georgia.

Farmers selected by local municipalities and Ministry of Economy will buy the tractors just for 50 per cent of their total price. All small mechanic vehicles were bought in St. Petersburg and cost 200 thousand Gel.