SORGUL ŞÊXO

 Til Temir- Farmers begin to harvest barley when it is gold in color. Barely is a strategic crop and one of the cornerstones of global food security. Barely can grow under different climatic conditions in many countries, playing an important economic role.

The sickle, one of the most ancient of harvesting tools, consists of a metal blade, usually curved, attached to a short wooden handle. It is still used all around the world because of its simple design and low cost.

In the village of Fiwêda, located on the foothills of Mount Kizwanan (Mount Abdulaziz), people still use the sickle as a harvesting tool.

‘Insufficient rainfall negatively impact crop growth and yields’

Henan Ebdullah, a resident of the village, plants barley every year with her daughters and grandchildren. “Insufficient rainfall negatively impacts crop growth and yields,” she told us while harvesting barley in her agricultural land.

“We usually use modern machines to plant barley; however, we planted barley this year by hoeing barley because of insufficient rainfall.”

Henan Ebdullah also talked about the solidarity of the villagers. “We are always in solidarity with each other to preserve our culture and traditions. Thanks to this solidarity, our grandparents planted and grew crops and now we plant and grow crops.

We wake up early every morning and when we go out to work, we see a group of men, women, neighbors, relatives and friends, who want to support us. This solidarity shows the strong bonds among the people.”

Harvesting barley together also strengthens social and women's relations, Henan Ebdullah emphasized. “We sing together while harvesting barley by using the sickle. Even though we are tired of working, we laugh and work with joy. It is time for harvesting barley and we have to harvest them as soon as possible.”