Agriculture
Based on the successes of its previous phases, and as wheat is a staple crop for Syrians in Syria, the Syria Recovery Trust Fund (SRTF) launched Phase III of the “Support Farmers for Wheat Crop Production in North Aleppo” project.
Through this project and in coordination with the Implementi...
Building on the successes of its multi-phased intervention, the Syria Recovery Trust Fund (SRTF) has launched Phase VIII of its Agriculture intervention, “Agricultural Support to Farmers in Ar-Raqqa and Deir-ez-Zor Governorates”.
Through this intervention, the SRTF aims to further enhance r...
The Northeast of Syria (NES) has often been regarded as the nation's breadbasket due to fertile land for the cultivation of a variety of vital crops one of which being potato farming– a staple food item for Syrians. Recently, this crucial food source for communities has seen a sharp decline due ...
Building on the success of its previous phases, the Syria Recovery Trust Fund (SRTF) has launched Phase VII of its Agriculture intervention, “Agricultural Support to Farmers in Ar-Raqqa Governorate”.
Through this intervention, the SRTF aims to improve living conditions and food security by ...
Given the importance of the agriculture sector in allowing Syrians to secure their livelihoods and given the lack of agrochemicals for pest control available in the region, the Syria Recovery Trust Fund (SRTF) launched an extension project under its Agriculture sector, “Support Farmers for the P...
Prior to the Syrian crisis, livestock production accounted for 35%-40% of the country’s total agricultural production and around one-third of agricultural exports. Given the ongoing conflict, however, services related to livestock and crops as well as the provision of technical skills at vocatio...
Given the notable results of the SRTF’s agriculture projects, namely, “Agriculture Support to Farmers in Northern Aleppo”, and “Support to Potato Producers in Northern Aleppo – Phase I” the SRTF launched a second phase of the latter to help strengthen this vital industry which will ref...
Wheat and vegetable production provide a promising economic opportunity to reduce rural poverty and unemployment in developing countries such as Syria and is a key component of farm diversification strategies.
Before the conflict, the regime’s Seed Multiplication Unit was providing farmers wi...
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...
During the conflict, most of the equipment required by farmers in the cultivation and production of potatoes have either been destroyed or ended up as wrecked beyond repair.
As a result, the availability of locally produced potatoes diminished in the local market leading to the need to import ...
As a result of the notable success of the first four phases of the intervention, “Agricultural Support to Farmers in Ar-Raqqa Governorate”, and in light of the continued need for agricultural and food security support in the region, the SRTF approved the fifth phase of this intervention.
In...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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