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Hans India
18-07-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Focus on reducing chemical fertilisers by 11%
Vijayawada: The Department of Agriculture has launched an ambitious campaign to reduce the state's reliance on chemical fertilisers by 11 per cent. This initiative, directly mandated by the Chief Minister, aims at promoting organic farming practices and alternative nutrient management strategies among farmers. Director of Agriculture Dilli Rao unveiled awareness posters and wall charts at the Directorate of Agriculture here on Thursday, marking the official launch of the campaign. Speaking at the event, Rao highlighted the current annual consumption of chemical fertilisers in the state, which stands at a substantial 36.5 lakh metric tonnes. The Chief Minister has directed a reduction of 4 lakh metric tonnes, bringing the target consumption down to 32.5 lakh metric tonnes. To achieve this goal, the Department of Agriculture has formulated a comprehensive action plan under the theme 'Back to the Roots,' focusing on partially replacing chemical fertilizers with organic alternatives. Director Dilli Rao emphasised the detrimental effects of the indiscriminate use of nitrogen-based fertilizers, particularly urea in crops like paddy and maize. To ensure widespread awareness and adoption, the department is intensifying its outreach efforts through wall charts, pamphlets, posters and mass outreach programmes under the 'Polam Pilustondi' initiative. With the Kharif season already underway, the Director urged all field-level agricultural officers to actively engage with farmers and diligently promote the 11 percent reduction target in chemical fertilizer usage. Additional Director VV Vijayalakshmi, ATMA Director Prasad, Joint Director (Fertilizers) Krupadas, Deputy Director G Venkateswara Rao, DD Planning Swarna Vijaya, and other departmental personnel were present.
Iraq Business
30-06-2025
- Business
- Iraq Business
Karbala Reports Record Wheat Harvest
By John Lee. The Directorate of Agriculture in Karbala has announced the completion of the 2024-2025 wheat harvest and marketing campaign, reporting the highest yield in the province's history. According to a statement from the Directorate reported by the state-run Iraqi News Agency (INA) , more than 305,000 tonnes of wheat have been delivered to the state-run Grain Trading Company's Karbala branch. This success followed strong coordination between the federal and local governments, which helped overcome logistical challenges. This year's cultivated wheat area was 365,000 dunams, of which 220,000 were part of the official agricultural plan and 145,000 were cultivated independently. The central government has approved procurement of the entire harvest, including crops grown outside the plan. The total output marks a sharp increase from the 228,000 tonnes harvested last year. The Directorate noted significant expansion into desert areas using centre-pivot irrigation systems. The Ministry of Agriculture has set the procurement price at 850,000 Iraqi dinars per tonne for crops irrigated with modern technology and 800,000 dinars for those using traditional flood irrigation. (Source: INA)
Shafaq News
25-06-2025
- Business
- Shafaq News
Historic harvest: Karbala wheat yield tops 305,000 tons
Shafaq News/ An unprecedented wheat yield of over 305,000 tons, as Karbala's Directorate of Agriculture announced on Tuesday the completion of harvesting and marketing for the 2024–2025 agricultural season. 'The output this season is the highest in Karbala's history,' Agriculture Directorate spokesperson Baher Ghali told Shafaq News Agency, adding, 'Previously, production did not exceed 3,000 tons before the agricultural system was restructured.' Ghali noted a significant increase in productivity, particularly in areas cultivated with center pivot irrigation systems, with more than 3,000 pivots operating across the province. Wheat was cultivated across 365,000 dunams, mainly in desert areas developed using artesian wells and modern irrigation methods, including center pivot and mobile fixed sprinklers. According to Ghali, the quantity of wheat delivered to the state-run Grain Trading Company in Karbala reached 305,000 tons. The marketed wheat was sold at 850,000 Iraqi dinars per ton for crops irrigated via center pivots, and 800,000 dinars per ton for traditionally irrigated crops. The achievement, he said, was made possible by farmers' efforts and support from the Ministry of Agriculture, which distributed over 700 modern sprinklers as part of its plan to boost the use of modern techniques and expand farming into open desert areas to increase national output.
Jordan News
04-05-2025
- Jordan News
Arrest of a Suspect for Attacking Forest Resources in Ajloun - Jordan News
Ajloun's Directorate of Agriculture, in cooperation with the Royal Department for Environmental Protection and Tourism, has arrested a dangerous suspect who has repeatedly attacked the forest resources in the governorate. اضافة اعلان The Director of Agriculture in Ajloun, Engineer Rami Al-Adwan, stated that the suspect was handed over to the Anti-Narcotics Department and the Environmental Police, as he is wanted by both agencies for multiple cases, including drug offenses and repeated attacks on forest resources. Al-Adwan added that during the raid, approximately one ton of firewood prepared for sale was confiscated. He noted that the accumulated fines on the suspect amount to around 100,000 Jordanian dinars, which include previous environmental violations. He confirmed that this raid is part of the ongoing efforts by the Ministry of Agriculture to combat all forms of forest resource violations and protect them from illegal logging. He urged citizens to cooperate with the relevant authorities and report any violations that harm the environment or forests.
Jordan News
12-04-2025
- General
- Jordan News
Ancient Oak Forests in Bireen: A Natural Heritage Facing Challenges - Jordan News
The ancient oak forests in the Bireen District of Zarqa Governorate represent a natural heritage that has endured for thousands of years, home to over 100,000 oak and juniper trees—some of which are over a thousand years old. اضافة اعلان Hussein Al-Khalidi, Director of Agriculture for the governorate, stated that these forests, considered the "green lung of Zarqa," are facing complex challenges threatening their survival. Chief among these are climate change effects, which have led to decreased rainfall and increased temperatures, disrupting the thermal balance and humidity levels that oak trees depend on. He added that recurring droughts have weakened the trees' resistance to agricultural pests, such as the bark beetle, which accelerates their health decline. Additionally, the spread of juniper trees is depleting water and soil resources at the expense of the oak trees. He also warned of fungal diseases attacking the trees' immune systems, noting that these combined factors are accelerating the phenomenon of "oak decline." Al-Khalidi pointed out that urban and agricultural expansion has reduced forested areas by 15% over the past decade, according to statistics from the Ministry of Agriculture. This has increased competition for limited resources among plant species and weakened the oak trees' ability to reproduce naturally over time. He stressed that overgrazing and illegal logging—despite stricter penalties under Agriculture Law No. 13 of 2015—continue to exacerbate the crisis. Regarding forest distribution, Al-Khalidi explained that they are concentrated in the Bireen District in western Zarqa, especially in the areas of Al-Alouk (the densest), Al-Masarra, Al-Kamsha, Al-Makman, Sarwat, and Bireen. These areas form a unique natural tapestry that attracts around 60,000 visitors during holidays. He revealed a comprehensive plan being implemented by the Directorate of Agriculture to address these challenges, including the strengthening of foot and mobile patrols to prevent overgrazing, enforcing fines of up to 5,000 dinars for violators, as well as awareness campaigns to emphasize the importance of preserving the forests and supporting eco-tourism projects. Al-Khalidi concluded by saying, 'Despite the harsh challenges, the combination of preventive, legislative, and community measures demonstrates the possibility of preserving this natural heritage,' affirming that the oak forests will remain a living testament to Jordan's environmental history. (Petra)
