Land erosion is going on at an alarming rate in the country. Due to lack of a strong vegetation barrier, rainfall proves destructive and accelerates land erosion. Except for the Caspian Sea region and the western parts of the country, average rainfall in Iran is under 120 millimetres and that means desert. Therefore, we should not rely only on agricultural production. There are other means which can be tapped to preserve the country and develop its civilization.
Survival is much more crucial than agriculture.
What is of prime importance to us is first, to preserve water, soil and forests and then to produce bread. Therefore, prior to planning about the concentration of numerous responsibilities in one single organization, we should first think about co-ordination among varied organizations. In my opinion, despite all the talk about decentralization in the country, decision-making is centralized, which entails too much effort. Given the state organizations, it is obvious that one ministry is not able to meet all that is demanded from it. The result of the merger of the Construction Jihad and Agriculture Ministries will be nothing more than a mere engagement of the minister with personnel problems.