Amman Ahliya Participates in a Specialized Event on the Sustainability of Date Palms in Jordan
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The Faculty of Agricultural Technology at Amman Ahliya University, represented by its Dean, Dr. Rasha Al-Trawneh, participated in a specialized event that addressed the prospects for the sustainability of date palms in Jordan, which was held at the National Center for Agricultural Research, with the participation of a group of specialists, experts, and those interested in the agricultural sector.
The event was opened on behalf of the Minister of Agriculture by the Secretary-General of the Ministry of Agriculture, Engineer Muhammad Al-Hayyari, in the presence of former Prime Minister Dr. Adnan Badran, the Chairman of the Agricultural Committee in the Senate, Dr. Akef Al-Za'abi, the Director General of the National Center for Agricultural Research, former Minister of Agriculture, Professor Dr. Reda Al-Khawaldeh, the representative and Director of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in Jordan, Dr. Thaer Al-Yassin, and the President of the Jordanian Dates Association, along with a number of experts and specialists in the palm and date sector.
Dr. Rasha Al-Trawneh emphasized the importance of participating in such specialized events, noting that the Faculty of Agricultural Technology at Amman Ahliya University has implemented a number of student graduation projects linked to the date sector, starting from the importance of this sector within the research and applied priorities of the College. She added that the College works to enhance the presence of the palm topic within its academic programs, by including it in the subjects of special courses offered to students, which allows them to gain a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities associated with this sector, and to link academic knowledge with modern agricultural applications.
The University's participation is an affirmation of the importance of supporting scientific research and specialized applied studies in the palm and date sector, which contributes to the development of this sector, enhancing its sustainability, and increasing its production capacity and competitiveness.
The date sector in Jordan is witnessing a noticeable development, as the number of date palms planted in the Kingdom is about one million trees, while date palm cultivation in Jordan extends to historical roots that go back to ancient times, as confirmed by historical and archaeological evidence that reflect the presence of this tree and its importance in the Jordanian agricultural environment throughout the ages.
The event included a series of sessions and presentations that addressed a number of topics and specialized research studies in the palm and date sector, presented by experts and specialists in the field, focusing on the prospects for developing the sector and enhancing its sustainability in Jordan.
