"Priority for Hasaka".. Government Plans to Develop and Support the Agricultural Sector in the Eastern Provinces

Welat TV – Erbil

The Syrian Ministry of Agriculture has announced that eastern Syria, especially Hasaka, is a top priority in the government's agricultural support plans. The ministry said €50 million has been allocated to support farmers, alongside financing programs aimed at modernizing the agricultural sector and increasing production.

Khaled al-Saeedi, Director of Government Communications at the Ministry of Agriculture, told the Hasaka Media Directorate on Tuesday, 21 July 2026, that the support comes under the direct guidance of Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa. He said €50 million has been allocated to assist farmers in the eastern region.

Al-Saeedi added that the support includes financing programs allowing farmers to buy tractors and combine harvesters through five-year installment plans funded by the Saudi Development Fund. Farmers will also be able to purchase combine harvesters through two-year interest-free installments in cooperation with New Holland.

Speaking during a meeting with Hasaka Governor Noraddin Ahmad on Tuesday, Agriculture Minister Basel al-Suwaidan described the eastern region—especially Hasaka—as "Syria's food basket" due to its rich agricultural resources. He highlighted the need to strengthen the agricultural sector and attract more investment to unlock its full potential.

The minister said the ministry is working on several plans to improve the sector, including updating agricultural laws and regulations, introducing modern farming inputs, expanding economically viable crops, providing veterinary medicines and vaccines, and offering incentives to investors to increase production and achieve sustainable agricultural development.

For his part, the governor of Hasaka said the minister's visit is an important step toward supporting agriculture in the province and strengthening cooperation between the relevant authorities. He expressed hope that these efforts would help improve food security.

Meanwhile, Hasaka Agriculture Director Hayel Kalash said the province's agricultural infrastructure suffered significant damage during the past years. He noted that the efforts of the relevant institutions helped ensure a successful harvest season and facilitated the marketing of the wheat crop.

He added that the limited capacity of grain silos continues to be a major challenge for the agricultural sector. At the same time, he said progress has been made in integrating personnel, with recruitment and appointments based mainly on merit.