El Niño and Fars Agriculture: Opportunity for Higher Output or Threat of Heavy Losses?

The head of the Fars Agriculture Jihad Organization said above-normal rainfall could boost rainfed crop production and reduce water consumption in the agricultural sector. However, if El Niño coincides with intense rainfall, floods, hail, frost and storms could also cause heavy damage to the province's farms and orchards. Farmers' preparedness and water resource management are therefore essential to make the most of the rainfall.

The head of the Fars Agricultural Jihad Organization stated that rainfall beyond normal can lead to an increase in the production of rainfed crops and a decrease in water consumption in the agricultural sector, and said: in the event of El Nino and its simultaneous occurrence with heavy rains, floods, hail, frost and storms can also cause heavy damage to the farms and gardens of the province; Therefore, the preparation of farmers and management of water resources is necessary to take advantage of the opportunity of rains.