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  "id": "news-syria-wave3-syria-cotton-planting-deir-ezzor-costs-oct-2026",
  "language": "en",
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  "url": "https://voltformer.com/news/syria-cotton-planting-deir-ezzor-costs-oct-2026",
  "slug": "syria-cotton-planting-deir-ezzor-costs-oct-2026",
  "category": "policy-standards",
  "publishDate": "2026-10-15",
  "sourceName": "Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA)",
  "sourceUrl": "https://sana.sy/en/economic/2351000/",
  "readingTimeMinutes": 1,
  "tags": [
    "Syria",
    "Agriculture",
    "Cotton",
    "Farm costs"
  ],
  "content": {
    "title": "Cotton planting falls sharply in Deir Ezzor as costs rise",
    "summary": "Farmers planted about 10,000 dunams against a provincial plan of 84,636, citing high fuel costs and uncertain prices.",
    "sections": [
      {
        "paragraphs": [
          "SANA reported that Deir Ezzor farmers planted about 10,000 dunams of cotton this season, compared with a planned 84,636 dunams. The Farmers’ Union said planted area was down 50–60% from last year, attributing the decline to fuel and production costs, limited support and the absence of an official purchase price. Farmers called for affordable inputs and a price that covers costs."
        ],
        "sources": [
          {
            "name": "Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA)",
            "url": "https://sana.sy/en/economic/2351000/"
          }
        ]
      }
    ]
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