In the framework of the mutual cooperation between various national agencies and institutions, in order to exchange experiences in the framework of mutual cooperation between various national agencies and institutions for the benefit of the homeland, a delegation of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has visited the National Research and Development Center for Sustainable Agriculture (Estidamah) and recognized its initiatives to develop sustainable agriculture technologies and related researches, accessing its programs and experiences in the filed of the sustainable agriculture in the Kingdom.
Through the visit, which lasted for few hours, an introductory tour has been made to Estidamah sections, various activities and research fields in the agriculture sustainability science. Subsequently, they have been impressed by these discreet studies and scientific researches performed by Estidamah and confirmed that Estidamah is a remarkable role model to be followed in the accuracy and proficiency related to implementation.
It is noted that Estidamah mainly aims at promoting the sustainable agriculture in the Kingdom; adopting the modern agricultural technologies to enhance the sustainability of the agricultural activities in the Kingdom; enabling the optimal use of natural resources, especially water, to contribute to achieving the food security; and preserving these resources for future generations.
Estidamah seeks to strengthen its position and leadership in the field of modern agricultural technologies; apply the researches providing modern solutions and technologies for public and private agricultural institutions; and reach the practical applicable solutions, through the researches, to develop, improve, and apply the agricultural technologies in the Kingdom.