Al-Hekim also called for the development of water storage and control systems across the country, the expansion of the agricultural plan, and the inclusion of more land in production. He stressed the need to show interest in farmers, cooperate with local governments, and prevent the spread of agricultural pests.
Improving Irrigation Systems and Expanding the Agricultural Plan in Iraq
Ammar al-Hekim, the head of the Iraqi National Alliance of State Forces, called for the development of irrigation systems and the use of modern methods during a meeting with the Minister of Water Resources, Musenna et-Temimi, in Baghdad. The meeting discussed the current state of water resources in Iraq and their assessment for supporting agricultural production.
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English translation of AgroAjans’s Turkish report. Original publishers are linked above.
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