Production of local rice seeds in Mazandaran
Director of Agriculture of Mazandaran Agricultural Jihad said: From next year, local rice seeds produced in Mazandaran will be available to Mazandaran farmers.
Hassan Enayati said: Now is the best time for plowing and furrowing and eradicating weeds due to rainy weather and running water.
He added: 210 thousand hectares of rice cultivation program is in the new crop season and in this regard, all preparations from agricultural inputs such as; High-yielded improved seeds such as Neda and Fajr, Shiroodi, Caspian, a country of 1000 tons are ready to be handed over to farmers.
Director of Agriculture of Mazandaran Agricultural Jihad, stating that there is a sufficient amount of chemical fertilizer in stock this year, clarified: There is no increase in the price of chemical fertilizers and farmers have been emphasized to use chemical fertilizers optimally, ie in time, place And use in the right amount.
He added: Agricultural experts are ready to answer farmers’ questions and provide them with technical tips on cultivation, and this year we will make every effort to increase productivity on paddy lands.
Enayati stated: Rice cultivation does not need flood irrigation, but whenever the plant needs water, water should be provided to the plant, so the program and policies of the Jihad Agricultural Organization are in the optimal use of water and intermittent irrigation.
He added: Next year, local rice seeds have also been prepared so that we can produce local varieties of certificates for farmers.
Director of Agriculture of Mazandaran Agricultural Jihad stated: Farmers should not be in a hurry to get the treasury and use meteorological forecasting and the opinions of experts in farm management to increase productivity in carrying out agricultural activities.
