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Estahbanat Rainfed Fig System Iranian Agricultural Heritage System

Figs are originated from the southern region of Arabia and gradually developed into the Mediterranean region. Based on historical evidences figs are planted 4000 Bc in Egypt. Many different species are grown in Iran. Fars is one of the major producer of figs, about 75 percent of the total land area are cultivated for figs. Fig production in the Fars area are located mostly in steep slopes since time immemorial has kept the system alive and a sustainable heritage for the past and future generation. The important areas of figs production in Estahban Township are Estahban plains, Khaneh Kat, Roniz and Eage. Other areas are located in between Sahlabad and Geshm Ghavi, at the foot slopes and in the land areas where there are possibility of rain water harvesting and retaining soil moisture.

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Éditeur: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
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Organisation: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Autres organisations: Ministry of Jihad-e-Agriculture, Agricultural Planning, Economic and Rural development Research Institute
Année: 2011
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Pays: Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Couverture géographique: Proche-Orient et l'Afrique du Nord
Type: Étude de cas
Langue: English
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