Dhamar - Saba:
Dhamar province has launched a "Facilitated Ploughing Initiative" to expand the cultivation of wheat, corn, and legumes. The initiative, spearheaded by several agricultural cooperatives, aims to help farmers prepare hard lands for the upcoming agricultural season.
The initiative, launched on Wednesday, involves Ans Multi-Purpose Agricultural Cooperative Society, Dhamar Rural Agricultural Cooperative Society for Grain Producers, Maifa'a Ans Multi-Purpose Agricultural Cooperative Society, and the Doran Agricultural Cooperative Society for Grain Producers, in collaboration with the Agricultural Cooperative Union and Bunyan Development Foundation.
Province undersecretary Ali Atef emphasized the initiative's role in reclaiming hard lands and achieving food security and self-sufficiency. He urged farmers to utilize the opportunity and plow owners to contribute to its success.
Dr. Adel Omar, Director of the Agriculture Sector, highlighted the initiative's alignment with agricultural development goals and the program to expand grain cultivation.
Local directors and cooperative leaders stressed the importance of the initiative in helping farmers prepare lands for cultivation and encouraged participation.
The initiative will provide 1,176 hours of plowing at symbolic prices, utilizing the societies' plowing machines, and will cycle through the targeted districts.
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