Egypt: Harvest extension activities for scientists of the Central Laboratory for Date Palm Research and Development during July 2024

Published Jul 21, 2024

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In July 2024, the Central Laboratory for Date Palm Research and Development at the Agricultural Research Center in Egypt conducted a series of extension activities to train students and farmers on the latest methods and technologies in palm tree cultivation. These activities were aimed at addressing the lack of agricultural engineers with basic palm tree knowledge and were conducted in collaboration with agricultural departments and major farms. The training covered various aspects of palm tree cultivation, including tissue culture technology, palm gardening, and efficient agricultural practices to improve crop quality and reduce loss. The activities also included visits to farms in Siwa and Bahariya Oasises to provide technical support and recommend improvements to face climate changes and pest issues.

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Written by: Dr. Osama Badir Dr. Ezzedine Jadallah Al-Abbasi, Director of the Central Laboratory for Date Palm Research and Development at the Agricultural Research Center, reviewed a package of extension activities carried out by the laboratory’s scientists during July 2024, indicating that this comes within the framework of the efforts of the Ministry of Agriculture and a continuation of the activities and role of the laboratory in cooperation With agricultural colleges in Egyptian universities to train students with the aim of producing students familiar with the latest methods and technologies available in the field of palm trees worldwide. Follow us on Al Falah Channel today Follow us on Al-Falah Today Facebook page Al-Abbasi pointed out, in a statement to Al-Falah Today, that these extension activities carried out by laboratory scientists come in order to fill the gap in the need for agricultural engineers who have basic knowledge of the needs of date palms in various ...

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