Jizan, April (پاکستان پوائنٹ نیوز 12 أبريل 2025ء) To assess rain-fed agriculture practices and technologies, the FAO team visited Jazan Region's research and agriculture center's field from April 8 to 10, conducting an inspection. Their visit included a review of the center's seed laboratory, its seed varieties, and its role in improving agricultural quality with superior, disease-free seeds. They further examined the bio-laboratory's contribution to food security by enhancing crop productivity and sustainability.
The research and agriculture center’s director, Engineer Awaji Abu Al-Ghaith, briefed the team on the center's activities and objectives, emphasizing initiatives in rain-fed agriculture and its contribution to food security and environmental sustainability. He also presented recommendations and ideas for advancing rain-fed agriculture and discussed the challenges these systems face in the region.
Touring several rain-fed farms in Jazan Region, the team directly observed the efforts of local farmers, their rain-fed agricultural methods, and the technologies they employ to preserve soil fertility and minimize water waste, despite the region's climatic and environmental challenges.
