The Sustainable Agricultural Rural Development Program, Reef Saudi, organised an international training programme in Morocco recently. The initiative aimed to enhance the skills of Saudi agricultural extension specialists and introduce them to the latest technologies.
As part of the programme, the delegation visited the International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas, which collaborates with local and global institutions to boost agricultural production, enhance food security, and support farmers in addressing climate challenges.
The centre officials briefed the delegation on key departments, including crop disease management, seed inspection and testing, entomology, pest control, and the seed bank, which preserves seed diversity for research and biodiversity conservation.
The delegation also toured the National Office of Agricultural Consulting, a public institution that provides extension services to Moroccan farmers, promotes modern agricultural technologies, and supports sustainable farming to advance rural development. Additionally, they visited the National School of Agriculture, a leading institution specializing in agricultural sciences and training engineers to drive progress in Morocco’s farming sector. The delegation explored other institutions and gained insights into innovative practices.
Last month, Reef Saudi launched an international training initiative to enhance Saudi farmers’ skills, introduce them to modern farming techniques, and promote sustainable practices to improve productivity.
