The Syrian Future Movement is closely monitoring all government measures during the transitional phase, the phase of rebuilding the state on the foundations of transparency and social justice, with a focus on restoring food sovereignty as a fundamental pillar of national stability. We would like to comment on the news published on December 16, 2025, regarding the Seed Multiplication Foundation’s efforts to meet the needs of farmers in Syria. This highlights the Foundation’s work in fulfilling farmers’ needs through interest-free loans and direct sales of certified seeds, in addition to the “Our Countryside is Green” initiative to revitalize vegetation cover, an agreement with the World Food Programme, and meetings with international organizations to rehabilitate the agricultural sector.
The Syrian Future Movement welcomes every practical initiative that contributes to supporting farmers, such as providing improved seeds through the aforementioned channels and the Ministry’s participation in exhibitions like the Olive Exhibition in Idlib, considering them essential initial steps in the context of recovering from the effects of drought and conflict.
The Syrian Future Movement affirms that these measures, while positive, remain limited in their impact in the face of the structural collapse afflicting the agricultural sector. This collapse is a result of decades of flawed economic policies that have led to a decline in production of up to 50% in some areas, and the loss of millions of hectares of agricultural land due to desertification and pollution.
The Syrian Future Movement emphasizes that supporting farmers requires a comprehensive approach that goes beyond temporary distribution. This includes providing subsidized agricultural fuel to prevent disruptions to plowing operations, rebuilding damaged irrigation networks that currently cover less than 30% of current needs, and combating the effects of climate change through scientific land reclamation programs that rely on drip irrigation and sustainable agriculture technologies.
The Syrian Future Movement notes that the increasing reliance on international aid, such as the agreement with the World Food Programme, should be temporary and directed towards building independent national capacities. This is essential to restore Syria’s role as a regional food supplier, rather than transforming it into a country that imports more than 40% of its food needs.
The Syrian Future Movement calls for enhanced transparency through the publication of detailed periodic reports on the quantities distributed, the beneficiary areas, and the oversight mechanisms in place to prevent any form of corruption or favoritism, while also involving local communities in the planning and implementation processes.
The Syrian Future Movement believes that the transitional phase presents a golden opportunity to fundamentally restructure the agricultural sector by adopting a decentralized model that promotes private investment and partnerships with the civil sector, supports small farmers who constitute 80% of the agricultural workforce, and integrates technological innovations such as precision agriculture and artificial intelligence in crop monitoring.
The Syrian Future Movement calls upon Syria’s youth, farmers, and experts to engage in a comprehensive national dialogue to formulate a national agricultural strategy based on environmental and social justice, aiming to achieve self-sufficiency and export surplus production, while preserving biodiversity and natural resources for future generations.
The Syrian Future Movement reaffirms its commitment to building the Syria of the future: a pluralistic, civil state that protects human rights and invests in the potential of its youth to achieve a comprehensive economic renaissance, making rural Syria a source of strength and prosperity for the entire nation.
