Camelina cultivation started in 4 thousand hectares of rainfed land

Semnan - Director of the Miami Agricultural Jihad announced the start of Camelina cultivation in four thousand hectares of rainfed lands in Kalpoosh district and said: The development of cultivation of this crop is a way to strengthen food security.

Seyyed Mohammad Hosseini, in a conversation with Mehr reporter, while referring to the start of Camelina cultivation operations in the rainfed lands of Kalpoosh district, stated: Due to its compatibility with the climatic conditions of the region, this crop has a suitable capacity for the development of cultivation in the drylands and can play an effective role in diversifying the cultivation pattern of the region.

He continued: Camelina in the crop rotation, in addition to creating diversity in agricultural activities, provides the possibility of better exploitation of agricultural lands and can provide the basis for increasing the production of oil seeds in the region.

Director of the Miami Agricultural Jihad, pointing to the importance of the development of oil products in reducing dependence on imports, said: The expansion of Camelina cultivation can help strengthen the supply chain of oilseeds and increase domestic production capacity.

Emphasizing the necessity of observing the technical principles in the cultivation of this crop, Hosseini reminded: choosing the right seed, observing the planting time and applying technical and promotional recommendations are effective factors in achieving the desired yield and increasing the productivity of farms.

He pointed out that the management of the agricultural jihad of Miami city supports the development of crops compatible with the region's climate, and by promoting scientific methods and accompanying farmers, it seeks to increase productivity, production sustainability, and improve the economic status of the beneficiaries.