Miyaneh Forecast to Produce 17,000 Tons of Rice, Ranking First in Province for Paddy Fields

Miyaneh – The director of Miyaneh's Agricultural Jihad reported a forecast of 17,000 tons of rice production in the county, saying Miyaneh, with 5,500 hectares under cultivation, ranks first in rice production in East Azerbaijan.

According to Mehr reporter, Reza Shakuri on Wednesday evening at the rice harvest thanksgiving celebration in the city of Miane, referring to the long history of cultivation of this product, said: Rice is one of the long-standing agricultural products of Miane, and since 1374, there have been changes in the methods of production and utilization of water and soil resources for its cultivation.

He stated that before about 6,500 hectares of the agricultural lands of the city were dedicated to rice cultivation, he added: In line with the cultivation pattern, the cultivated area of this crop has been reduced to 5,500 hectares. According to forecasts, 30,000 tons of paddy and 17,000 tons of rice will be produced this year.

Pointing to the measures taken to increase the productivity and improve the quality of medium rice, Shakuri said: Substitution of quality cultivars instead of low-yielding cultivars, development of cultivation and use of specialized rice combines are among the measures that are followed in this sector.

He added: Currently, 350 rice harvesters and 220 planters are operating in this city, and significant investments have been made to develop the equipment and technologies required for rice cultivation.

The Director of the Agricultural Jihad of the Special City of Miane, considered the registration of the variety of "Miane Pollen Rice" as one of the important agricultural capacities of the region, and referring to the quality of this product, he said: Development of the sales market, proper packaging, and providing the basis for the export of Miane rice are among the upcoming plans.

According to him, the realization of this goal requires the support of producers, the expansion of target markets and the continuous use of cultivars compatible with the climatic conditions of the region.

Emphasis on the insurance of paddy fields and securing the rights of farmers

The deputy head of the East Azerbaijan Agricultural Jihad Organization emphasized the necessity of insurance support for rice farmers and stated: Rice cultivation should be prioritized in agricultural product insurance programs in order to avoid economic losses to farmers in case of possible damages.

Shakuri also called for the strengthening of the research activities and specialized services of the Rice Research Center and emphasized: This complex can play a more effective role in increasing productivity and improving the status of medium rice production by expanding researches and providing specialized services.

He listed the management of water resources as one of the important issues of the agricultural sector of the city and pointing out that about one-third of the running water of East Azerbaijan passes through the middle, he said: securing the rights of the farmers of the middle from the Sahand dam is one of the important demands of the users of the agricultural sector of the city.

Production of more than 90 thousand tons of wheat in the middle

In another part of his speech, Shakuri pointed to the medium agricultural capacities in producing other products and said: This year, more than 90,000 tons of wheat have been produced in this city, of which 48,000 tons have been purchased as a guarantee.

He also predicted that the production of medium apples this year will exceed 170,000 tons.

Referring to the role of farmers in ensuring the country's food security, the Director of the Agricultural Jihad of the Special Middle City said: The activists of the agricultural sector continued to work and produce even during the war, and the service delivery to them did not stop.

He continued: The continuity of production and lack of shortage in the field of bread and basic goods in that period was the result of the efforts of farmers and producers and the cooperation of executive bodies.

At the end, Shakuri emphasized the necessity of continuing to support producers, using research capacities and developing new cultivation methods to increase the productivity and sustainability of agricultural production in the Middle East.