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Saba Yemen
22-03-2025
- Saba Yemen
Banned Pesticides Seized in Dhamar City
Dhamar - Saba: The agricultural sector in Dhamar province, in coordination with criminal investigation and public prosecution, seized banned pesticides in a warehouse in Dhamar city. Dr. Adel Omar, Director of the Agricultural Sector in the province, explained that the seizure was carried out through a raid on the warehouses of a smuggler, following a prior investigation. He clarified that the confiscated items included 32 kilograms of prohibited pesticides of the type "Methomyl" and 146 liters of highly restricted pesticides of the type "Chlorpyrifos." He emphasized the continuation of field monitoring and inspection efforts to prevent the circulation of banned and smuggled pesticides and fertilizers, which pose significant risks to humans and the environment. Representatives from the agricultural sector, criminal investigation, public prosecution, and the judicial enforcement officer of the agricultural sector participated in the seizure operation. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print more of (Local)
Saba Yemen
19-03-2025
- Business
- Saba Yemen
Dhamar launches initiative to goost grain production through facilitated ploughing
Dhamar - Saba: Dhamar province has launched a "Facilitated Ploughing Initiative" to expand the cultivation of wheat, corn, and legumes. The initiative, spearheaded by several agricultural cooperatives, aims to help farmers prepare hard lands for the upcoming agricultural season. The initiative, launched on Wednesday, involves Ans Multi-Purpose Agricultural Cooperative Society, Dhamar Rural Agricultural Cooperative Society for Grain Producers, Maifa'a Ans Multi-Purpose Agricultural Cooperative Society, and the Doran Agricultural Cooperative Society for Grain Producers, in collaboration with the Agricultural Cooperative Union and Bunyan Development Foundation. Province undersecretary Ali Atef emphasized the initiative's role in reclaiming hard lands and achieving food security and self-sufficiency. He urged farmers to utilize the opportunity and plow owners to contribute to its success. Dr. Adel Omar, Director of the Agriculture Sector, highlighted the initiative's alignment with agricultural development goals and the program to expand grain cultivation. Local directors and cooperative leaders stressed the importance of the initiative in helping farmers prepare lands for cultivation and encouraged participation. The initiative will provide 1,176 hours of plowing at symbolic prices, utilizing the societies' plowing machines, and will cycle through the targeted districts. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print more of (Local)
