TEHRAN,Iran, June 1
Trend:
Production of agriculture products in Fars Province is expected to expand, based on scientific approach, the Governor of the province Enayatollah Rahimi told Trend.
"There are eight standard types of products being produced in the province, while this list should be expanded. We're expecting the Agriculture Ministry, University of Medical Science and municipalities to help out," said the official.
He added that well-established production with proper consumer prices would help improve exports.
Rahimi also pointed out that the private sector should play a bigger role in agricultural production.
"The Ministry of Agriculture and Department of Environment should pay attention to consumption of pesticides, chemical fertilizers and materials that are banned due to health issues," he said.
He said that agriculture development in the province should be knowledge-based.
"This needs preparations of course, as well as ties between the farmers, the scientific community, as well as experts from the Agriculture and Natural Resources Engineering Organization of Iran that provides services to local farmers.
Rahimi also said that online education on the mentioned subject should be prioritized.