Al Tabseel season begins in Oman
Published: 05:07 PM,Jul 10,2024 | EDITED : 09:07 PM,Jul 10,2024
Al Tabseel season begins in Oman
Muscat: The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources in the Wilayat of Jaalan Bani Bu Hassan recently hosted a harvesting and planting activity for Al Tabseel season. The event was organised under the auspices of Mohammed bin Ali Akaak, Wali of Jaalan Bani Bu Hassan, and attended by several officials.
Al Tabseel season, observed in many governorates of Oman, spans from late June to the end of July. The 'Busoor' ripen early this time due to the high temperatures, marking the beginning of the ‘Jadad’.
Salem bin Sultan al Araimi, Director of the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources in the Wilayat of Jaalan Bani Bu Hassan, said that the number of palm trees in the Wilayat of Jaalan Bani Bu Hassan in the Governorate of Al Sharqiyah South reached 115,367 palm trees, while the quantity of their production reached 7,798 tonnes in the year 2023, with an average production of 68 kilogrammes per palm tree.
He explained that the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources plays an important role in developing the dates sector by adopting modern methods in agriculture and care of palm trees and care through prevention programmes for the most important palm pests, in addition to carrying out research, tissue propagation and agricultural extension work.
Al Tabseel includes several stages: Pruning the palm, separating the ‘Busoor’ from the ripe dates, boiling the ‘Busoor’ in water, drying it, and finally placing it under the sun to dry completely before bagging it in burlap sacks.
Residents begin their work right after the Fajr (morning) prayer, heading to the ‘Busoor’ cooking site where the heat intensifies throughout the week.
Said al Junaibi, a resident of Jaalan Bani Bu Ali, said, 'We eagerly await Al Tabseel season each year, witnessing the joy and cooperation among the people.' Mariam al Saadi added, 'Women of all ages join men in this season, and even children enjoy participating.' Encouraging participation from governmental and private institutions can boost the creation of companies focused on Al Tabseel products. This, in turn, will provide promotion and support for these companies in various fields, both locally and internationally. Young people practicing Al Tabseel are also encouraged to turn their hobbies into small and medium enterprises, furthering public and private sector involvement through festivals and exhibitions.
Statistics from the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources indicate that there are over 374,800 Al Mabsley palm trees in Oman, with an average production of 85 kg per palm tree.
Oman produces approximately 31,900 tonnes of Al Mabsley annually. Additionally, the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion reports that there are 544 producers and marketers in Oman, with the annual crop value estimated at around RO 900,000.
Al Tabseel season, observed in many governorates of Oman, spans from late June to the end of July. The 'Busoor' ripen early this time due to the high temperatures, marking the beginning of the ‘Jadad’.
Salem bin Sultan al Araimi, Director of the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources in the Wilayat of Jaalan Bani Bu Hassan, said that the number of palm trees in the Wilayat of Jaalan Bani Bu Hassan in the Governorate of Al Sharqiyah South reached 115,367 palm trees, while the quantity of their production reached 7,798 tonnes in the year 2023, with an average production of 68 kilogrammes per palm tree.
He explained that the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources plays an important role in developing the dates sector by adopting modern methods in agriculture and care of palm trees and care through prevention programmes for the most important palm pests, in addition to carrying out research, tissue propagation and agricultural extension work.
Al Tabseel includes several stages: Pruning the palm, separating the ‘Busoor’ from the ripe dates, boiling the ‘Busoor’ in water, drying it, and finally placing it under the sun to dry completely before bagging it in burlap sacks.
Residents begin their work right after the Fajr (morning) prayer, heading to the ‘Busoor’ cooking site where the heat intensifies throughout the week.
Said al Junaibi, a resident of Jaalan Bani Bu Ali, said, 'We eagerly await Al Tabseel season each year, witnessing the joy and cooperation among the people.' Mariam al Saadi added, 'Women of all ages join men in this season, and even children enjoy participating.' Encouraging participation from governmental and private institutions can boost the creation of companies focused on Al Tabseel products. This, in turn, will provide promotion and support for these companies in various fields, both locally and internationally. Young people practicing Al Tabseel are also encouraged to turn their hobbies into small and medium enterprises, furthering public and private sector involvement through festivals and exhibitions.
Statistics from the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources indicate that there are over 374,800 Al Mabsley palm trees in Oman, with an average production of 85 kg per palm tree.
Oman produces approximately 31,900 tonnes of Al Mabsley annually. Additionally, the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion reports that there are 544 producers and marketers in Oman, with the annual crop value estimated at around RO 900,000.