Empowering Farmers for Successful Wheat Season: The SRTF Delivers Key Agricultural Support in Ar-Raqqa and Deir-ez-Zor

Northeast Syria – Monday, 16 December 2024 – Following the delivery of fertilizers under the "Agricultural Support to Farmers in Ar-Raqqa and Deir-ez-Zor Governorates – Phase VIII" project in October, and in line with the project’s objectives to empower farmers during wheat planting seasons, the SRTF announced the delivery of 777.35 MT of wheat seeds, 12 tractors, and 12 sets of agricultural implements (ancillaries) to serve 1,127 farmers from six cooperatives in Ar-Raqqa and Deir-ez-Zor. This support aims to position farmers for the best possible outcomes for their crops at this important time of the year.

This support comes offering high-quality wheat seeds, equipment, and machinery to local farmers. Training on Climate Smart Agriculture is also on the agenda, equipping farmers with the skills to adapt to changing climate conditions and maximise crop yields. The project will also pilot efficient irrigation systems on demonstration farms to evaluate their impact on crop production and water savings. The farmers targeted in this intervention are looking forward to increased productivity and better water management practices, ultimately leading to more stable and resilient communities. By empowering these farmers, the SRTF is planting the seeds for a sustainable future in Northeast Syria.

With a budget of EUR 3.1 million, this intervention aims to improve wheat production over the next year. It promises to boost not only the farmers' livelihoods but also the well-being of surrounding communities by strengthening the local economy and enhancing food security in the region.

For more information about this project, please visit:

Agricultural Support to Farmers in Ar-Raqqa and Deir-ez-Zor Governorates – Phase VIII

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http://www.srtfund.org

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