Agriculture

Rehabilitation of Pumping Station and Channels in Ar-Raqqa
Ar-Raqqa governorate used to produce a large share of Syria’s cereal crops, an important source of income for the region’s residents. During the conflict, there was a significant upheaval in the cereal production facilities. Currently, residents, IDPs and returnees are greatly in need of suppo...
Rehabilitation of Two Water Pumping Stations in Deir-ez-Zor
Water pumping stations are critical to the local communities and to the local farmers. It has been 10 years since the start of the conflict and many farmers and communities still do not have safe and reliable access to water for irrigation. In an effort to rectify this issue, the SRTF approved a W...
Support to Livestock Farmers in Ar-Raqqa Governorate – Phase I
The agriculture sector remains one of the most affected and important sectors in Syria due to its strong relationship with the economy and livelihoods. In response to the ongoing need for this sector’s rehabilitation, the SRTF approved a new intervention, “Support to Livestock Farmers in Ar-Ra...
Mechanization and Training Centers for Agricultural Equipment in Ar Raqqa – Phase II
Following the success of the first phase of this intervention, “Mechanization and Training Centers for Agricultural Equipment in Ar-Raqqa – Phase I”, the second phase, “Mechanization and Training Centers for Agricultural Equipment in Ar-Raqqa – Phase II” will introduce technical adviso...
Supporting Restoration of Aquaculture in Ar-Raqqa Governorate - Phase I
For years, many of Ar-Raqqa residents depended on fishing in the Euphrates and fish farming as one source of their livelihoods in addition to agriculture and livestock breeding.  However, due to the conflict and recent influx of displaced families and returnees to Ar-Raqqa, vital sectors suffered...
Agricultural Support to Farmers in Ar-Raqqa Governorate – Phase IV
The SRTF has been working relentlessly to revive the agricultural sector in Ar-Raqqa Governorate to restore it to pre-conflict activity levels -after years of skirmishes. To that end, the SRTF intervened through the implementation of three phases of the project: "Agricultural Support to Farmers in...
Cold Storage Facility for Perishable Crops in Northern Aleppo - Phase I
The project targets an area in Northern Aleppo populated with around 54,500, of whom about 42,000 are indigenous inhabitants; most of which work in agriculture mainly in the cultivation of potatoes and garlic.   As of today, there are around 3,000 potato growers in the targeted area and its surro...
Agriculture Support to Farmers in Northern Aleppo
Prior to the conflict under the Ministry of Agriculture of the Syrian Government, the General Organization for Seed Multiplication (GOSM) used to provide farmers with various support, such as, seeds of grains, legumes, and vegetables that were of good quality and disease-free. GOSM also used to se...
Mechanization and Training Centers for Agricultural Equipment in Ar-Raqqa - Phase I
In the past, Ar-Raqqa Governorate was known to produce a large share of Syria’s important cereal crops until its agricultural productivity came to halt with severe setbacks as a result of its fight for liberation from Daesh. Currently, Ar-Raqqa’s community, and its returning population, remain...
Home Gardens and Custom Home Repairs for Urban Households – Phase II
Addressing the issue of stabilization in areas liberated from Daesh is a vital priority as more and more formerly displaced civilians return to their homes in Ar-Raqqa. These civilians continue to face a myriad of hardships and challenges to their livelihoods including lack of access to sufficient...
Agricultural Support to Farmers in Ar-Raqqa Governorate - Phase III
Restoring the agriculture sector in ِAr-Raqqa governorate is critical to stabilization efforts, to enhance the resilience of returning populations, and to improve food production after many years of conflict. The SRTF’s support to the agriculture sector started in July 2018 under phase one of its “Agricultural Support to Farmers” intervention. The work was expanded into a second phase in November, and with this newly approved third phase, the SRTF will scale assistance to additional farmer cooperatives, using learned best practices from Phase I and II including sourcing quality inputs...
Supporting the Recovery of Livestock Production in Northern Aleppo Governorate
Prior to the outbreak of conflict, a modest 50% of fodder needed for livestock breeders were available at both good quality and affordable prices. Since the start of the conflict, the regime ceased providing fodder to livestock breeders, and as a result, the local market for fodder has been destab...
Agriculture Support to Farmers in Ar-Raqqa Governorate – Phase II
Ar-Raqqa Governorate was once the breadbasket of Syria, producing a large share of Syria’s important cereal crops. Agricultural productivity has been severely affected since Daesh took control of Ar-Raqqa.  During the fight to liberate Ar-Raqqa from Daesh, many civilians were forced to abandon ...
Home Gardens, Backyard Poultry Kits, and Custom Home Repairs for Urban Households – Phase I
As increasing numbers of formerly displaced civilians return to Ar-Raqqa, they face a myriad of hardships and challenges to their livelihoods. This includes the lack of access to sufficient food, water, shelter, and other key needs. Addressing these issues is vital to the stabilization of areas li...
Supporting the Recovery of Crop Production in Dar’a Governorate
Agriculture, which largely contributes to the local economy and GDP in southern Syria, has suffered a significant decline since the outbreak of the Syrian crisis. The sector lacked both reliable operational agricultural equipment, such as those for grain cleaning and seed treatment, and logistical...
Reestablishing Seed Production and Multiplication Programmes in Aleppo, Idleb, and Hama Governorates
Prior to the conflict, the local entity responsible for agricultural matters, had more than 150 field vehicles, many warehouses of various storage capacities, and a number of offices throughout Syria. Additionally, the local entity had screening and treating machines to ensure a high quality wheat...
Reestablishment of the Livestock Vaccination Program in Selected Locations in the Idleb Governorate
Since the onset of the conflict, the necessary inputs for vaccination and veterinary services have become unavailable, and the vaccination services were halted. This has led to a substantial increase in the number of agricultural animals that have died due to diseases, and emergence of new disease...


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