Hodeida - Saba:
"Iktifa" Multi-Purpose Agricultural Cooperative Association launched a community-led initiative on Saturday to rehabilitate farmlands damaged by seasonal floods and construct water barriers in Al-Marawe'ah district, Hoeida governorate.
Supported by the Agricultural Cooperative Union and in coordination with the General Authority for the Development of Tihama—which provided necessary equipment and machinery—the initiative also benefited from local community contributions, particularly in the form of diesel fuel.
The project aims to restore damaged agricultural lands and enhance their ability to retain water by building earthen barriers and drainage channels that help reduce water and soil loss, while improving the efficiency of water resource utilization.
Al-Marawe'ah district director Abdullah al-Marwani highlighted the initiative as a model of collaboration between local communities and official entities in addressing environmental challenges. He affirmed the local authority’s commitment to supporting such projects, which contribute to protecting agricultural lands and improving livelihoods.
He stressed that rehabilitating flood-affected lands and constructing water barriers are top priorities in the local disaster management strategy, praising the pioneering role of "Iktifa" Association in this field.
For his part, Association’s Chairman Mohammed Atiyah, stated that the initiative aligns with broader cooperative efforts to achieve self-sufficiency, protect agricultural resources from degradation, and help farmers overcome the impact of floods and climate change.
He noted that the Association adopts a developmental vision that involves farmers in planning and implementation, while promoting a culture of proactive prevention through small-scale but highly effective land reclamation projects that support sustainable rural production.
It is worth noting that Hoeida, especially Tihama region, is one of Yemen’s most vital agricultural zones and frequently faces challenges from seasonal flooding. Such cooperative initiatives are thus a key pillar in safeguarding farmlands and ensuring the sustainability of agricultural production.
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