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Zawya
4 days ago
- General
- Zawya
Oman: South Batinah records over 17 tonnes of wheat production this year
Muscat – South Batinah governorate has produced more than 17 tonnes of wheat this year, with over 80 feddans of land cultivated across its wilayats, according to the Ministry of Agricultural, Fisheries, and Water Resources. The initiative is part of the government's ongoing efforts to enhance food security in the sultanate, with wheat identified as a strategic crop. Eng Abdullah bin Saif al Saidi, Director of the Agricultural Development Department in South Batinah, said the ministry has implemented several programmes to support wheat cultivation. 'These include research to develop wheat varieties suitable for Oman's climate, as well as providing farmers with seeds and post-planting technical supervision,' he said. More than 2.5 tonnes of wheat seeds were distributed to over 60 farmers across the governorate. Saidi added that the 'Wheat Harvest' programme remains one of the ministry's most important services, offered free of charge. It provides harvesting equipment and specialised staff to assist farmers during the harvest season. Eng Sawsan bint Talib al Khanbashiya, head of the Date Palm and Plant Production Section, said the wheat seed project plays a key role in advancing food security efforts in the region. 'Our team continues to follow up with farmers through field visits and technical guidance throughout the planting season until harvest,' she said. The ministry's support for wheat cultivation reflects a wider national strategy to promote sustainable agriculture and ensure long-term food resilience. © Apex Press and Publishing Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Muscat Daily
02-03-2025
- Science
- Muscat Daily
South Batinah wins national robotics championship
By OUR CORRESPONDENT Muscat – Directorate General of Education South Batinah has secured first place in the national competition VEX IQ Robotics, claiming the Excellence Award and title of Robot Skills Champion. With this, the team has qualified to take part in an international competition to be held in the United States in May. Organised by US-based Robotics Education and Competition Foundation, the contest challenges elementary and middle school students in robotics and research projects, enhancing their STEM skills through hands-on learning. The South Batinah team comprises trainer Abdullah bin Salem al Abri from the Innovation and Science Olympiad Department and four students – Zakaria bin Hilal al Kharousi, Al Waleed bin Khalid al Bahri, Moaz bin Khalid al Mayahi and Abdulaziz bin Salem al Kharousi – from Sheikh Abu Qahtan al Hijari Basic Education School in Al Awabi. Khalid bin Abdullah al Hinai, the school's principal, said, 'Achieving first place in Oman in this national competition enhanced the students' experiences and increased their passion for technology and robotics, while emphasising the importance of technical education and practical skills in preparing a generation capable of facing the challenges of the future. We hope that this team will achieve success at the global level.'
