The Ministry of Agriculture announced today, Tuesday, a set of measures to reduce river pollution caused by agricultural activities, confirming the move towards expanding the use of modern irrigation technologies and developing environmentally friendly pesticides.
The Undersecretary of the Ministry of Agriculture, Mythak Abdul Hussein, stated in a statement followed by the Video News Agency, that the use of water in agricultural activities, particularly pesticides, chemical fertilizers, and drainage water, contributes to river pollution and affects water quality.
He added that the ministry has worked to reduce the impacts resulting from these uses by expanding modern irrigation techniques and agricultural sprayers, alongside developing organic and non-chemical pesticides and encouraging their use.
He pointed out that the ministry is also working on educating farmers and raising awareness about the importance of reducing the use of chemical pesticides and relying on environmentally friendly alternatives, indicating that these measures contribute to mitigating pollution resulting from agricultural activities and preserving water resources.