Spring rains in the pomegranate production in Iran: From mirage to reality

Published 2024년 6월 5일

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Mahmoudreza Khalili has discussed the impact of the current year's spring rains on Saveh's horticulture and agriculture, with a focus on pomegranates. While the rains have helped alleviate water stress, the region is still in a drought, leading to limited water resources for agriculture. Khalili emphasized the dependence of Saveh's agricultural life, especially pomegranate orchards, on the Ghadir Dam. He noted that recent heavy rains, while damaging, helped replace spring irrigation. However, the quality of Saveh pomegranates is negatively affected by the drought, leading to longer irrigation intervals and potential tree damage. Khalili suggested that the overflowing of Ekbatan Dam upstream of Al-Ghadir Dam could increase the dam's inflow, potentially relieving tension downstream.

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Mahmoudreza Khalili said about the impact of the rains of the current water year in the horticultural and agricultural field, especially pomegranate as the flagship product of Saveh: This year's spring rains were able to provide a part of the city's water needs and compensate the water stress to some extent. He stated: Significant rainfall that could damage the gardens was not seen in the central part, and the rainfall was good for the crops, considering the distribution situation, but overall, this region is facing the phenomenon of drought, and the agriculture of this part, from Suffers from lack of water. He also pointed out the low level of water storage in Sadal Ghadir Lake and said: the agricultural life is a part of Saveh city, especially the pomegranate orchards are dependent on the Ghadir Dam, and they drink from the water resources of the dam, which is the share of agricultural use, but unfortunately, the resources are limited. Water has caused that it cannot be used for ...

Source: Isna