Sanandaj - Veterans and activists of the agricultural sector of Kurdistan province were honored during a ceremony in the presence of the Deputy Minister of Livestock Production Improvement of the Ministry of Agricultural Jihad.
According to Kurdewari news agency, Peyman Eskandari said before noon on Wednesday at the ceremony honoring the activists of the agricultural sector of the province in the meeting hall of Fajr Art Cultural Complex in Sanandaj: The assembly that was held today is to appreciate the services and efforts of the elders and veterans of the agricultural sector. It has been the province.
He added: This year, the production of agricultural products in the province has increased from 2.9 million tons to 3.6 million tons, which shows an increase of more than 600 thousand tons compared to the previous crop year.
The head of the Kurdistan Agricultural Jihad Organization announced: With the efforts of Kurdistan farmers, this year we saw the production of 1.3 million tons of wheat in the province, of which 1.2 million tons were purchased.
Eskandari added: We have seen a significant growth in other indicators, including the increase in the cold storage capacity of the province.
35 thousand tons to 96 thousand tons, increasing greenhouse capacity from 30 hectares to 65 hectares and targeting 300 hectares.
He clarified: The conversion of dry land to irrigated land in the west of the province is one of the central programs of the agricultural jihad, and in this regard, 2,700 hectares of land adjacent to the Garan and Zarivar dams, 500 hectares of land adjacent to the Gavshan dam have been irrigated so far, and 1,500 A hectare of land adjacent to the Qeshlaq dam will be put into operation this year.
The head of the Kurdistan Agricultural Jihad Organization announced: In the east of the province, watershed and aquifer projects are also considered as priority projects.
Eskandari added: The second phase of the "Diuznav" cold-water fish complex with a production capacity of 1,000 tons and the "Aloz" Baneh complex with a production capacity of 500 tons are among the other projects being implemented by this organization.
He pointed out: In 1401 and this year, we had a lot of financial restrictions, but with all these restrictions, we saw an increase in the production of 600 thousand tons of agricultural products in the province, and this is the result of the efforts of farmers, activists in this field and all the employees of the complex.
The head of the Kurdistan Agricultural Jihad Organization stated: From all agricultural organizations, knowledge-based companies, universities and scientific centers, elites and experts, media and people's organizations and all provincial and city officials who are in line with the development of the agricultural sector. They have helped the agricultural jihad, we appreciate and thank them and we hope that these successes will expand day by day.
The priority of the Ministry of Agricultural Jihad is to support rural livestock farming/The efforts of Kurdistan Agricultural Jihad in the development of rural herding are commendable.
Mohammad Ebrahim Hassannejad also said in this ceremony: God Almighty has given many blessings to Kurdistan and we are happy that the efforts of the provincial managers have led to significant changes and many advances.
He added: Kurdistan, with its unique features such as sloping lands, watersheds and fertile plains, has a special capacity to produce all kinds of agricultural products.
The Deputy Minister of Livestock Affairs of the Ministry of Agricultural Jihad stated: The area of irrigated lands in Kurdistan has increased from 35 thousand hectares to 96 thousand hectares, which is significant and deserves praise.
Hassannejad added: Today, if Kurdistan is in the top ranks of wheat in the country, it is related to the efforts of the farmers and the group of employees of the agricultural jihad.
He pointed out: Kurdistan province has the highest amount of rainfed land
Dim is a great opportunity and opportunity for Kurdistan.
Hassannejad added: "The production of Kurdistan's rainfed lands is not comparable to anywhere else in the country."
He stated: Kurdistanis are very advanced in the use of mechanization and are leading in the country.
The Deputy Minister of Agricultural Jihad stated: The quality of Kurdistan's agricultural products cannot be compared to anywhere in Iran.
Hassannejad added: Kurdistan has a good rank in the country with the production of 120,000 tons of chicken, and in the field of red meat production, expectations from Kurdistan are higher due to the capacities of pastures in this province.
He said: We appreciate the support of the governor of Kurdistan for the prosperity of the agricultural sector of the province, and without a doubt, we will witness more developments in this province with the realization and completion of the ongoing projects.
The Deputy of Livestock Affairs of the Ministry of Jihad and Agriculture announced: Currently, 2.5 million tons of white meat are produced in the country, and the organization of production chains in this field is one of the government's priorities, and we expect more work to be done in the prone province of Kurdistan.
Hasannejad added: "For the stability of production in the white meat sector, we are also pursuing this policy that, in addition to storage, we will also try to export."
He announced: Currently, 1.3 million tons of eggs are produced in the country, of which 100,000 tons are exported every year, but we have problems with red meat, and we need to make more efforts.
Hassannejad clarified: Inconsistent actions in rural development in the past have caused a decrease in the production of red meat and livestock in the country, and the rural herding method has disappeared, and in our country, sheep farming should be based on herding.
He added: "Agricultural Jihad Organization has put the issue of herding on the agenda and this is an admirable action and can help increase the production of red meat in the country."
Hassannejad noted: The agricultural jihad program is to support rural livestock farming, and in this regard, Kurdistan province will be one of the most important provinces of the country.
Agriculture is the most important economic sector of Kurdistan/The entry of large investment holdings of the country into the agricultural sector of Kurdistan
Ismail Zarei Kosha also said in this ceremony: holding this ceremony, which was done by the initiative of the Agricultural Jihad Organization of the province, is an admirable act.
He added: Agriculture is the most important economic sector of Kurdistan, and the capacity of the sub-sets of the agricultural sector is considered one of the most important indicators of the economic development of the province.
The governor of Kurdistan stated: The role of Kurdistan province in ensuring the country's food security will be greater every year than the previous year, and this year we won the first place in dry wheat production in the country and 10% of the country's wheat was produced in Kurdistan.
Zarei Kosha added: The issue of converting the rainfed lands of the dams to water is one of the works that was started in the previous governments, and is being followed more seriously in this government.
He pointed out: We have a special program in the field of reforming and changing the cultivation pattern in the province, and we expect the Ministry of Agricultural Jihad to help the Kurdistan province in this regard.
The governor of Kurdistan stated: "We are one of the productive provinces in terms of poultry, and we have a development program in the field of light and heavy livestock with the cooperation of the Basij Cooperation Foundation."
Zarei Kosha added: "In the near future, the first 20,000-head animal husbandry unit will be implemented in Kurdistan province with the investment of Mustafafan Foundation."
He announced: Agricultural and animal husbandry holdings in "Shasta" and "Mustafahan Foundation" will enter the province and will have investments.
Zarei Kosha added: We will use what is necessary to strengthen the agricultural sector of the province.
The governor of Kurdistan stated: The models of work, effort and success should be given special attention in the media and introduced to the young generation.