Syrian govt calls cotton a strategic crop
The Syrian government has underlined and stressed upon the strategic importance of the cotton crop in the country.
While speaking at the annual cotton festival, the Minister of Agriculture said the government gave great importance to development of cotton farming in the country.
He said that the government would continue its efforts to foster the growth of cotton by supporting research and promoting modern technologies in irrigation.
Syrian cotton acreage has reached about 175,147 hectares this season, up 2,733 hectares from the last season. Cotton output is anticipated to touch 714,000 tons.
Several cotton scientists and farmers were honoured at the cotton festival.
Fibre2fashion News Desk - India
叙利亚政府强调国家棉花产量的战略重要性。
农业部长说道,政府很重视发展国家棉花种植。在年度棉花节上发言。
他说,政府将继续努力支持研究和促进现代灌溉技术,以促进棉花的生长。
叙利亚棉花种植面积已达到约175,147公顷,比上季增加了2,733公顷。棉花产量预计达到714,000吨。
一些棉花科学家和农民在棉花节上授予嘉奖。
来源:Fibre2fashion News Desk - India
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