In partnership with the local agricultural extension authorities in Qazvin Province, FAO provides its assistance to equip Iranian farmers in the Qazvin Irrigation Network with the requisite technical knowledge and skills to improve agriculture water productivity.

As part of the water productivity component of a regional project “Implementing the 2030 Agenda for Water Efficiency/Productivity and Water Sustainability in NENA” funded by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA) and implemented by FAO, this activity in Qazvin Province is aimed to make agriculture more productive and sustainable. The activity also enables stakeholders and beneficiaries to make evidence-based decisions in the planning and management of the agricultural sectors and natural resources to support the transition to sustainable agricultural production systems. 

In this endeavor, FAO uses Farmer Field Schools (FFS) to enhance agricultural extension workers’ and facilitators’ capability to support transferring technical knowledge and skills to Iranian farmers.These activities are directed at improved water productivity, increased farm-household income, and reduced water withdrawal in the Qazvin plain. For more information press here