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Idlib, Aug. 4 (SANA)The Syrianpistachioharvest is underway inIdlib provincein northwestern Syria, providing an important source of income for farmers and seasonal workers, particularly in the Khan Sheikhoun area, where families are taking part in harvesting, sorting and packaging the crop.Agricultural officials say this year’s harvest is relatively promising despite weather-related challenges and the impact of agricultural pests, while stronger prices have improved returns compared with last sea…

«The countryside and the countryside worker are a priority for me and my Government. "Whoever does not understand that is out," said the head of state, emphasizing that the entire structure of the Executive Branch must work in a coordinated manner to accompany the productive sector and provide concrete responses to those who live and work in the rural sector. The president maintained that the Government's objective is to promote a transformation based on access to land, titling, credit, technol…

Damascus, Aug. 2 (SANA)Agriculture Minister Basil al-Suwaidan met on Sunday with Stephan Sakalian, Head of Mission of theInternational Committee of the Red Cross(ICRC) in Syria, to discuss the state of the agricultural sector and ways to enhance cooperation to support farmers affected in previous years. Al-Suwaidan said theagricultural sectorsuffered significant damage during the years of the revolution, as the deposed regime cut down trees, dug trenches and caused large numbers of farmers to a…

Damascus, Aug. 2 (SANA)Syria’s Agriculture MinisterBasil al-Suwaidanmet on Sunday with Belarusian Ambassador to Syria Yuri Sluka to discuss enhancing agricultural cooperation and setting up frameworks to support the sector and serve farmers. Al-Suwaidan stressed the importance of opening communication channels to benefit from Belarusian expertise and experience, particularly in agricultural machinery and equipment, expressing Syria’s interest in having Belarusian companies enter theSyrian marke…

During the meeting, guests received comprehensive details about the investment opportunities in Jizzakh region, ongoing large-scale agricultural reforms, key priorities for modernizing the livestock industry, and the attractive business environment for foreign investors, along with the incentives offered by the government. In accordance with the program, the guests visited the Milk Foods complex in Sharaf Rashidov district and the Jizzakh Organic agricultural cluster in Zaamin district. The po…

Damascus, Aug. 2 (SANA)Syrian Minister of Agriculture Basil al-Suwaidan met on Sunday with the Chargé d’Affaires of the Egyptian Embassy in Damascus, Mohamed El-Feki, to discuss ways to strengthen agricultural cooperation and expand partnership opportunities between the two countries. During the meeting, al-Suwaidan said that Syria possesses significant agricultural potential and vast arable lands, noting that work continues to clear dirt barricades and mines to return affected lands to product…

Damascus, Aug. 2 (SANA)Syrian Minister of Agriculture Basil al-Suwaidan met on Sunday with a delegation from the Turkish seed company Barut, led by Mahmoud Barut, to discuss agricultural investment and seed development. The two sides discussed the supply of high-yield seeds, agricultural marketing and the evaluation of the soft wheat variety “Serince” under technical standards designed to protect farmers and ensure quality. Al-Suwaidansaid the ministry is preparing a memorandum of understandin…

The parties emphasized the importance of expanding partnership in crop and seed production, horticulture, livestock farming, fisheries, and specialist training, and of strengthening ties by introducing modern agricultural technologies, machinery, and innovative solutions. Agreements were reached to elevate cooperation to a new level and improve mechanisms for interaction.