The Al-Abbas Holy Shrine has continued work on one of the country’s largest agricultural projects, aimed at reviving palm cultivation and producing high-quality Iraqi dates that meet both local and international standards.
The project spans a vast area of 1,000 dunams, divided into 25 farms, each named after revered figures from the Ahlulbayt (peace be upon them), reflecting the spiritual and symbolic dimension surrounding the initiative. Among them are farms named “Master of the Successors,” “Seal of the Prophets,” and “Lady Fatima Al-Zahraa.”
Agricultural engineer Ali Medhat Khudair stated that the strategic goal of the project is “to revive palm cultivation in Iraq and produce premium-quality dates for marketing both domestically and abroad.”
To achieve this, the project incorporates unique biodiversity, featuring more than 95 varieties of dates, including local types and rare species threatened with extinction.
Among the planted varieties are Barhi (textured and local), Balka, Burim, Omrani, Shuwaithi, Maktoum, Shukr, Khistawi, Zahdi, and Fahl, as well as others such as Taha Afandi, Khiyara, Hasawi, Makawi, and Dakal.
Project organizers have adopted the latest agricultural methods and technologies, supported by advanced fertilization and nutrition programs to ensure high quality and productivity.
According to recent data, more than 14,000 palm trees have already been planted, with efforts continuing intensively to cover the entire designated area, an important step that strengthens food security while preserving Iraq’s authentic agricultural heritage.
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