Damascus, Nov 30, (SANA) – Syria’s Ministry of Agriculture discussed mechanisms for implementing the interest-free loan project aimed at supporting the wheat crop during a meeting held today at the ministry’s headquarters in Damascus. The session brought together Agriculture Minister Amjad Badr, the Director of the Agricultural Cooperative Bank Ahmad al-Zuhri, and provincial agriculture directors.
Minister Badr said during the meeting at the ministry that the in-kind loan, which includes wheat seeds and fertilizers, is designed to assist farmers and reinforce production of wheat as a strategic crop. He added that priority will be given to irrigated areas to secure better yields.
The minister stressed the need for field committees capable of covering all targeted villages, supervising organization, distribution, planting, crop-growth stages, and addressing challenges. He noted that the committees are required to provide regular reports, emphasizing the role of agricultural extension in guiding farmers and providing accurate technical information to ensure proper loan use and higher productivity.
