Farming Systems in Syria: its Constraints and Strategies for Improvement
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences - Year 2014, Vol 1, Issue 4
Abstract
Agriculture is one of the main industries in Syria. Agricultural products are very important not only for domestic consumption but also for export. The basic problems of Syrian agriculture are unstable production due to the farming systems practice. Hence, measures have to be put in place to improve farming systems in Syria for sustainable agriculture and overall development of the country, which can only be achieved in an atmosphere of peace among her citizenry. This paper provides a brief background of Agricultural sector and Agricultural zones in Syria, it describes agricultural crises and land utilization/types in Syria, farming systems in Syria, constraints of farming systems in Syria and strategies were given on how to improve farming systems in the country. Keywords: Syria¸ Agriculture, farming systems
Authors and Affiliations
Ing. Nazir Hassan, Doc. Ing. Vladimir Krepl CSc.
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