The National Center for Sustainable Agriculture Research and Development “Estidamah," in collaboration with the General Directorate of Agricultural Guidance at the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture, organized a field day titled: “Wheat Cultivation Program in the Central Region."
The event showcased field trial results and best agricultural practices related to wheat cultivation, enhancing the production of this strategic crop and supporting food security in the Kingdom.
The program addressed several technical aspects of wheat production stages, including irrigation and fertilization management, and selecting suitable varieties for the environmental conditions of the central region, alongside transferring applied research results to farmers.
It also included practical models demonstrating the impact of adopting modern agricultural technologies on improving crop productivity and quality, as well as enhancing the efficiency of agricultural resource use.
The field day was attended by farmers and stakeholders, focusing on enabling them to implement improved agricultural practices in wheat cultivation.
This event reflects the ongoing collaboration between Estidamah and the General Directorate of Agricultural Guidance to enhance wheat production sustainability and reinforce its position among the Kingdom's strategic crops.