Hajjah:The districts of Hajjah Governorate have seen a surge in agricultural activities, leading to the establishment of 1,798 production groups across 11 districts from October 17 to November 5.
According to Yemen News Agency, this significant development is documented in a report by the local branch of the Agricultural Cooperative Union. The report highlights these efforts as part of a strategic move to organize producers and enhance cooperative work, marking a shift towards a sustainable agricultural economy.
The report details the distribution of the production groups 298 in Hajjah Rural District, 228 in Bani Qais, 215 in Kahlan Afar, 198 in Mubin, 173 in Najrah, 172 in Bani Al-Awam, 167 in Al-Maghribah, 127 in the governorate center, 109 in Al-Shaghadirah, 56 in Sharas, and 55 in Wadrah.
The organizational structure supporting these groups includes 1,798 facilitators and 1,788 field assistants, forming an executive and advisory team. This team is responsible for maintaining field discipline and strengthening the connection between cooperatives and producers. The initiative is part of a strategic plan to advance the cooperative sector, supported by awareness campaigns, meetings, and workshops aimed at unifying farmers' efforts and promoting successful agricultural practices.
Mohammed Al-Qadami, head of the Agricultural Cooperative Union's governorate branch, credits this progress to a partnership involving local leadership, the Bunyan Development Foundation, the agricultural sector, the General Authority for Zakat, and the Suhul Yemen Company, all managed under the Union's supervision.
