Hodeida – Saba:
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Water Resources Dr. Radwan al-Rubai and Hodeida Governor Abdullah Atifi on Tuesday inaugurated a project to sow and plant 250,000 Sidr tree seedlings at al-Munirah district nursery.
The project, a partnership with local beekeepers and agricultural cooperative societies, aims to expand afforestation and increase agricultural land.
Al-Rubai and Atifi were briefed on the nursery's operations, seedling production, and distribution plans, noting its role in supporting community afforestation and improving rural family incomes.
Minister al-Rubai highlighted the project's importance for plant production, beekeeping, and self-sufficiency in fruit and environmental trees, emphasizing Sidr's nutritional, medicinal, and cultural value.
He stated the ministry prioritizes establishing community nurseries to boost farmer incomes, create jobs, and foster community agricultural partnerships, envisioning al-Munirah as a model for other regions.
Governor Atifi hailed the nursery as a developmental gain for al-Munirah, reflecting the state's commitment to agricultural transformation in rural areas.
He stressed the governorate's support for environmental and agricultural projects that restore vegetation and combat desertification, urging coordination among associations and nurseries.
The governor praised the project's preparation and technical level, seeing it as a model for sustainable agricultural development in Tihama.
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