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His Excellency the Rector of Qassim University, Prof. Dr. Khalid bin Abdulrahman Al-Hammoudi, inaugurated the activities of the Sheikh Saleh Kamel Chair for Palm and Dates Research at the University yesterday morning in the "A" Conference Hall at the University Headquarters, and His Excellency inaugurated the website of the Chair "wishing to achieve the desired objectives of its launch", and honored the participants before the start of the discussion panels.
The celebration included a speech program during which the Dean of Graduate Studies and the General Supervisor of the Chair, Prof. Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Hamid, who stressed the importance of scientific research as an economic arm of the world's prestigious universities, pointing out that the university paid attention to this aspect based on its mission and vision, which seeks to serve the community as one of the pillars of the establishment of universities, pointing out that the chair is its vision to find a scientific research reference and a knowledge base in the field of palms and dates locally and globally in pursuit of its mission, which is concerned with providing a research environment Creative and innovative scientific through the promotion and dissemination of knowledge and the localization of technology in the field of palms and dates.
Dr. Al-Hamid explained that the chair aims to conduct leading scientific and applied studies in the field of date production and processing in addition to supporting studies of the development of modern technologies in the field of palms and dates as well as the establishment of a database on palms and dates. Al-Hamid revealed that the chair will launch two local and international awards for the best scientific research in the field of palms and dates and will also implement a series of courses, seminars, workshops and panel discussions.
In conclusion, Dr. Al-Hamid praised Sheikh Saleh Kamel's support and funding for the chair, saying: "Through which we seek to achieve a number of objectives to serve this country, stressing that the Kingdom has achieved many great achievements in the field of palms and dates and has become one of the largest sectors of palm trees globally in terms of the number of planted palm trees, which is estimated at more than 25 million palms produced annually more than 992 thousand tons valued at about 14 million riyals. He considered Sheikh Saleh Kamel Chair for Palm and Dates Research to be of great importance at this time to find appropriate solutions to the most important problems and obstacles facing the production, processing and marketing of dates in the Kingdom.
The conference "Towards effective scientific research in building the knowledge economy", organized by the university, concluded its work, which lasted over the course of Wednesday and Thursday, 20-21/3/1440 AH, at the headquarters of the University City in Melida, where 13 specialists from universities and multiple research centers from inside and outside the Kingdom presented their research papers during the sessions of the conference, and put forward many ideas included in their research and studies and discuss their results, and how to develop scientific research in the Kingdom and benefit from its outputs in building a knowledge-based economy.
The sessions of the conference witnessed discussions and scientific dialogues between specialists, interested and attendees to identify the best ways to link researchers and scientists on the one hand and officials and entrepreneurs on the other, and also addressed many ideas and proposals that may contribute to the development and progress of the Kingdom and achieve its vision for 2030, where the sessions came as follows:
The first session, chaired by Dr. Mohammed Al-Saawi, Vice Chancellor of the University, began by welcoming the participants in this conference, calling on God to crown him with success, repayment and conciliation, stressing that the twentieth century was called the century of industry, while the twenty-first century is undoubtedly the century of knowledge because its characteristic is based on knowledge, and this means that the societies of tomorrow are built on it, in the past land, labor and capital were the basis of the economy, but now a new intruder has entered, which is knowledge based on human resources and the development of the human element, based on creativity and intelligence.
During the session, the General Supervisor of the Office of Research and Development at the Ministry of Education, Dr. Hisham bin Abdulaziz Al-Hadlaq, also spoke about his scientific paper entitled "Research and Development Program in the Ministry of Education and the Leading Role of Universities", stressing that the Ministry of Education has adopted an ambitious program aimed at supporting scientific research and development in universities, and also touched on the definition of the mission and objectives of the research and development program, and stressed the coordination and integration between the government and private sectors and universities in the research and development system to achieve the vision of the Kingdom 2030, and reviewed the challenges Facing the R&D sector and emphasizing the factors of success through competition, adopting priority national trends, performance management, and funding research and development to ensure success and sustainability of the business.
For his part, Dr. Nasser bin Mohammed Al-Aqeeli, Vice President of King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals for Graduate Studies and Scientific Research, reviewed his paper entitled "University Research and Innovation and the Requirements for Creating a Knowledge-Based Economy in the Kingdom", pointing out that he considers research and innovation an urgent need for economic transformation and one of the most important ways to lead to economic transformations, and one of the important factors in achieving the Kingdom's vision, because when looking at the economy based on traditional natural resources, it is noted that it usually depends on low-wage labor and craftsmanship and innovation areas seem isolated On industry and business, the absence of effective communication between innovation zones is also noted, and to achieve a prosperous economy with sustainable growth, initiatives based on academic and industrial cooperation must be undertaken that will generate a knowledge environment based on innovation and creativity, double the gross product and reduce dependence on natural resources.
Al-Oqaili pointed out that generating knowledge-based jobs and providing leadership with an adventurous entrepreneurial mindset would achieve a prosperous economy with sustainable growth, and here comes the role of building an integrated national system of research and innovation that would contribute to transforming ideas into economic values and get universities out of the dilemma of overcrowding research and their inability to justify spending on these researches without linking them to the needs, requirements and expectations of societies.
Dr. Ahmed bin Salem Al-Ameri, Vice President of King Saud University for Graduate Studies and Scientific Research, spoke about "the role of research and development in building and promoting the knowledge economy", which reviewed during his presentation the concept and indicators of the knowledge economy, and also touched on the mechanisms of marketing research to build the knowledge economy, in addition to mentioning examples of innovations with a high impact in building the knowledge economy, pointing to the role of universities in building the knowledge economy and the importance of partnership between universities and industry in the field of research, development and technology transfer, and the research reviewed global experiences in adopting Research, development and innovation to build the knowledge economy, such as the Malaysian experience towards the knowledge economy led by research and development innovation, and the experience of MIT University and its contribution to building the American knowledge economy, the research also touched on the place of Saudi Arabia on the global map and about the opportunities available to the Kingdom and strategic directions as well as obstacles and challenges.
Several research papers were discussed in the second session, chaired by Dr. Ibrahim Bensalah Al-Omar, in which Dr. Alam Al-Nour Othman, President of the World Organization for Sustainable Development in Britain, spoke in the paper "Activating Scientific Research to Serve the Sustainable Knowledge Economy in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", stressing the need to strengthen the role of science, innovation and research in order to achieve the seventeen sustainable development goals of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, and the presentation addressed the prominent and future role of higher education institutions in the Kingdom, and how to develop their research in order to achieve the vision of achieving a vision The Kingdom 2030, and the achievement of sustainable development based on knowledge, added that the management of science, innovation, research and improvement of human capacities to increase human and social capital are factors of success that have become of paramount importance in the process of competition between nations, and that the successful management of science, innovation and research requires the adoption of new methods and methodologies to keep pace with the challenges and opportunities in the period of the new digital revolution and the sustainable knowledge-based economy.
Dr. Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Abbas, a member of the Shura Council, presented in his paper entitled "The Literature of the Knowledge Economy in the Kingdom Towards Building a Research Path", during which he defined the knowledge economy as products and services based on knowledge-enhanced activities that contribute to accelerating scientific and technical development, in addition to accelerated progress, where enthusiasts of the knowledge economy are quick to disseminate its concepts, while opponents of the concept assert that there is no such thing as a knowledge economy and that all we are witnessing is just an active market for the sale of technology and information as a commodity like others, and there are A number of studies have sought to prove the existence of the knowledge economy by discussing scientific evidence and evidence from patent data, and its link to the sudden rise in knowledge production and expansion in new industries, as studies have discussed these technological developments and their role in increasing productivity and thus economic growth, and whether new forms of work that involve the use of technology lead to the independence of workers or have they strengthened control and control?, and have the results of the knowledge economy appeared in distribution in the form of inequality in wages and jobs, and through the study of research production Global and localIt turns out that there are three main tracks of scientific research on the subject of the knowledge economy: tracking the increase in science-based industries and their role in bringing about economic and social change, and the existence of certain knowledge-enhancing industries, and the third track focuses on the administrative dimension by focusing on continuing education and innovation in enterprises.
At the end of the second session, Dr. Munif Rafi Al-Zoubi, Director General of the Academy of Sciences in Jordan, spoke about his paper entitled "Development and Leadership through Science, Technology and Innovation in the Arab Countries: Future Profiles", and said that it shows the need nowadays, more than ever, to pay attention to the science, technology and innovation sector in the Arab countries, as a strategic sector with a pivotal role in achieving development policies, building a solid economy, in addition to its role in advancing innovation and technological development, and contributing to raising the competitiveness of sectors Arab Economic, creating job opportunities for university graduate cohorts, and ensuring the involvement of Arab economies in their regional and global circles.
The paper also briefly addressed a critical treatment of the ecosystem of science, technology and innovation in the Arab countries in terms of policies, institutions and legislation, and then presents some recommendations that enable the decision-maker to launch appropriate initiatives to upgrade the ecosystems of science, technology and innovation for economic, social development and entrepreneurship in the Arab countries.
The third session was held under the chairmanship of Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al-Dughairi, Director of the Center for Cooperation and Knowledge Exchange at Qassim University, and was attended by Dr. Yousef bin Abdulaziz Al-Turki, Vice President of King Abdulaziz University for Graduate Studies and Scientific Research, entitled "Directing Scientific Research and Capacity Building Towards the Knowledge Economy", in which he said: "The knowledge economy is one of the most prominent concepts that began to be widely spread in the third millennium, and the knowledge economy often gets a large share within the economic activities of countries with advanced economic growth, but it remains The distinctive characteristic of this new economy is the central place occupied by knowledge and information in the creation of wealth and economic production.
This research also dealt with the case study of the scientific research of King Abdulaziz University during the last five years, and monitoring the extent to which it conforms to the specifications of the knowledge economy represented in the scientific publication of the refereed scientific publication, patents, and the extent to which the scientific research at the university is able to compete in the knowledge economy and compete with scientific research in developed countries or their emerging counterparts.
At the end of the third session, Dr. Emad El-Din Ahmed Al-Mosbeh, Professor of Economics at Qassim University, spoke about "The Role of Human Capital and the Total Productivity of Production Factors in Promoting Economic Growth: A Comparative International Study", which aimed to test the existence of a direct relationship from human capital and total productivity of factors of production to economic growth in a group of countries and Saudi Arabia, and the study used the ARDL method on data for the period 1950-2014, where the results revealed the difference in the impact of human capital, in developed countries in general was not There is a significant impact unlike emerging countries, while in Saudi Arabia there was no relationship between human capital and economic growth, as it showed that total productivity in all countries except Egypt there was no impact, and the study recommends the continuation of the accumulation of human capital and the integration of educational outputs into the productive process directly.
On the second and final day, the fourth session, chaired by Dr. Nasser bin Mohammed Al-Aqeeli, Vice President of King Fahd University for Graduate Studies and Scientific Research, began with a speech by Dr. Mahmoud bin Mohammed Saqr, President of the Academy of Research and Technology in Egypt, on "Egypt's Vision 2030 and the methodology of the knowledge-based economy with a case study", in which he spoke that Egypt has moved with its Vision 2030 to transform into a knowledge economy with positive efforts and steps accompanied by executive plans at various levels to achieve the strategic objectives of the state in the field of knowledge, innovation and scientific research, by preparing An encouraging and supportive environment for science, technology and innovation and encouraging the application of scientific research outputs and deepening local industrialization, the vision of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, represented by the Academy of Scientific Research and Technology, has embarked on the implementation of plans to address several challenges related to the empowerment of knowledge and innovation.
"Saqr" added that the Academy of Scientific Research and Technology seeks to support Egyptian human resources as the basis of comprehensive development based on the knowledge economy, through the development of the system of education, scientific research and innovation, and in light of these objectives, the Academy offers a package of programs and activities directed at supporting innovation and entrepreneurship in order to achieve economic growth based on knowledge and innovation, and it is necessary to monitor and understand the reality and changing challenges, so the experience of establishing the Egyptian Observatory for Science, Technology and Innovation was an important step to diagnose the current situation, as was done in this presentation Mention examples, models and successful experiences in establishing a knowledge-based economy in the Republic of Egypt.
The session witnessed a presentation of a research paper by Dr. Mohammed bin Rafdan Al-Hajhouj, Director of the Center of Excellence in Research in Palms and Dates at King Faisal University on "The role of the Center of Research Excellence in Palms and Dates in finding products from palms, dates and their derivatives to contribute to the knowledge economy", where he explained that according to the economies of 2017, petroleum accounts for about 80% of the gross national income of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and since the economy based on a single source may face some problems in the long run and is considered unsustainable, the Kingdom has tended to find alternatives Pointing out that universities and research centers play an important role in contributing to the knowledge economy, the Kingdom's Vision 2030 encourages universities and research centers to play a vital role in the production of knowledge and turn it into products that contribute to the Kingdom's transition to the knowledge economy and thus achieve economic growth without relying on petroleum sources.
Al-Hajhouj explained that the Center of Excellence in Research in Palms and Dates at King Faisal University has sought to increase the benefit of palms and dates and find added value for them, and through this the center has obtained many tangible and imperceptible products during the past years, including: 21 products in several fields, including pharmaceutical and medical fields such as an antibiotic from dates, and "gel" medical sterilizer of bioethanol derived from the biomass of date palms, in addition to date extracts to prevent liver cancer, and date extracts to treat muscle infarction The heart, as well as food products of dates such as soft drinks, baker's yeast, biofortified yogurt and others, and also in the field of palm pest control such as red palm weevil repellents, smart traps and photovoltaic ones to combat various insects and also products for water conservation.
Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al-Dughairi, Director of the Center for International Cooperation and Knowledge Exchange at the University, spoke about "the promising experience of the Research Center in Biocontrol and Agricultural Information at Qassim University in the knowledge economy", where he stressed the keenness of the Promising Research Center at the University since its establishment in 1432 AH to direct research projects through its research groups to research ends with knowledge products that will make a significant contribution to sustainable agricultural development and environmental preservation in the Qassim region and other regions of the Kingdom, and researchers at the Center have reached a number of Of the most promising products in the biological control of agricultural pests and in safe and environmentally friendly ways largely dispense with the use of chemical pesticides that harm the environment and public health.
Al-Dughairi pointed out that these vital products were obtained from the local environment and proved their effectiveness on the laboratory and field scale and completed the stages of experimentation, in addition to that the center was interested in finding alternatives to mineral fertilization that have a prominent role in reducing dependence on the addition of mineral fertilizers, the multiplication of which leads to pollution of the environment and the accumulation of some elements in the plant at levels harmful to public health, and these promising products need to complete the efforts of their development and experimentation at a broader level and reach the final investment and marketing stage, pointing out that The promising products obtained by the Center include bacterial biopesticides, fungicide, insecticide Abu Al-Eid, Acarusian predator (1 and 2), developed liquid compostor and biofertilizers, and the Center is still trying to find partners to develop and market its products to benefit the agricultural community in the region and other regions of the Kingdom from these products, and to find a self-income from the sale of these products to ensure the continuation of work on conducting creative research that contributes to the knowledge economy of the Kingdom and to conduct quality partnerships with international universities, institutes and centers Specialized research.
The last session of the conference was chaired by Dr. Khalid bin Abdulaziz Al-Sherida, Professor of Sociology at Qassim University, during which Dr. Hussein Mohammed Amer Al-Obaid, Associate Professor of Economics at King Khalid University, spoke about his paper entitled "Comparison of the models of technical complexes that enhance the knowledge-based economy in the European regions of Rublak and Silicon Valley in America", which explained that since the end of the last century a systematic link has emerged industrially and commercially to support the knowledge-based economy, through three axes (research - manufacturing - export), and in two regions Two distinct geographies, Silicon Valley in California, USA, and the European region of Rablak, which are four regions in four European countries, are nominally linked by marketing themselves globally, where they consider themselves four engines of Europe, namely the Rhine region in Germany, Badenvi France, the Lombardy region in Italy and Catalonia in Spain.
These two regions have played a role in promoting the knowledge economy at the global level, where we find the American model - Silicon Valley - in the Gulf of San Francisco, has emerged in the past four decades and is the one that leads the digital industries and the technology and information industries through a system of the most prominent companies such as "Apple", "Cisco", "Microsoft", "Google", "Oracle" and others, which created added values for the economies of countries and enterprises alike, while we find the "Rabblak" region has created a reciprocal relationship between industry areas, research centers and export channels to drive the existing economy On knowledge to advanced competitive levels, he stressed that this scientific material for this topic has been prepared to provide an analytical comparison of the most prominent features of these two models and how to benefit from them to support knowledge-based economies in developing countries and organizations while highlighting the experience of South Korea in adopting the American model and Turkey in adopting the European model.
Dr. Othman bin Zakaria Barnawi, Director of Yanbu Technical Institute in the Colleges and Institutes of the Royal Commission, then spoke about "the role of higher education institutions in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the era of the knowledge economy between originality and tradition", saying: "In our current era, which is witnessing a major shift towards a knowledge-based economy, higher education institutions play a key role in the production and dissemination of knowledge, in building scientific research competencies to achieve national development, in addition to laying the foundations for economic prosperity and social inclusion, but what do we know? Specifically, what role do Saudi higher education institutions play in this era marked by a knowledge-based economy? What roles do Saudi higher education institutions play in nation-building, and what about global expectations about neoliberal mobility in our time? How do today's institutions of higher education view research and development efforts, how do they celebrate them, and even how do they legitimize them?
At the end of the session, Dr. Allam Al-Nour Othman, President of the World Organization for Sustainable Development in Britain, presented "Challenges and opportunities for Saudi universities to activate the knowledge economy in accordance with the Kingdom's Vision 2030" and discussed during the presentation the neglected role of higher education institutions in helping Arab countries to make the most of the products of the knowledge-based economy, the presentation raises some questions, including what is the role of Saudi educational institutions in promoting the process of economic and social development in the Kingdom? What are the main obstacles facing higher education institutions in the Kingdom and some other Arab countries? Are there government components in this process? What is the societal role in this process? How can these challenges and constraints be addressed and addressed? What is the role, the presentation stressed that Saudi universities must face the current reality and work to keep pace with the complex and accelerating contemporary changes, and that Saudi and Arab universities must absorb the youth category of their societies and graduate cadres capable of seizing the opportunity offered by the knowledge-based economy.
The University, represented by the Center for Sustainable Development, participated in the Investment Opportunities Forum, which was launched on Wednesday at the King Khalid Cultural Center in Buraidah, under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Dr. Faisal bin Meshaal bin Saud bin Abdulaziz, Amir of the region, and in the presence of His Excellency the Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture, Eng. Abdulrahman Al-Fadhli.
The Director of the Center for Sustainable Development, Mr. Ibrahim Al-Rabadi, said that the university participated in an introductory exhibition about the center containing introductory boards about its fields, objectives and research, awareness and guidance projects in the field of sustainability.
At the opening ceremony, Al-Rabadi received a memorial shield from the hand of His Highness the Amir of Qassim and Chairman of the Advisory Board of the Center, who praised the Center's objectives and university efforts to serve the community.
The forum mentions the participation of the relevant authorities in the field of environment, water and agriculture with the aim of achieving the Kingdom's Vision 2030 and activating initiatives for the National Transformation Program 2020 to achieve the objectives of food and water security in the Kingdom, in addition to creating partnerships between the government and private sectors, the result of which will be the raising of various services and the advancement of the local product while preserving the environment and natural resources, in the presence of businessmen and those interested in the agricultural sector.
The scientific symposium organized by the university represented by the Faculty of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine kicked off on Wednesday. In cooperation with the Center for Sustainable Development, at the university headquarters in Melida, entitled «Sustainable Agriculture.. Safe product and clean environment», which was held under the patronage of His Excellency Prof. Dr. Abdulrahman bin Hamad Aldaoud, Rector of the University, with the participation of 13 panelists and experts to discuss issues of concern to sustainability in Agricultural sector.
The first session was held under the title "The Concept of Integrated Agricultural Pest Management " under the chairmanship of Dr. Ahmed Al-Ruqaiba, Dr. Najdi Farouk Abdul Baqi, Professor at the Department of Plant Production and Prevention at the Faculty of Agriculture, participated in it . and veterinary medicine at the university, with a research paper entitled "Integrated Pest Management Policies", in which he stressed However, integrated pest management is strategies developed as future plans that contribute to conservation. On economic crops from loss by agricultural pests without compromising the environment.
During the study, he addressed integrated control methods that work together within an integrated framework of the best means of control . Ancient and novel that can be applied when a pest of pests, or what is known as management, is active. Integrated pest management through the practical treatment of pest populations based on environmental foundations To reduce their population to below the level of economic damage.
He explained that the integrated control strategy depends on the practical aspect and environmental foundations and this is what distinguishes it from Other means of control that rely only on the practical aspect, without relying on the aspect Ecology, as it puts all the means of control together using the best combination of control methods to allow We live with the scourge while there is no economic loss, as it is a changing system This allows it to be developed as we delve deeper into understanding the factors affecting the ecosystem . Agricultural, such as climate, alternative plant factors, beneficial insects, and human activities.
Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al-Dughairi , Professor at the Department of Plant Production and Prevention, also spoke during the session. Faculty of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, Qassim University, Deputy Director of the Center for Promising Research in Biocontrol And agricultural information at the university, about "biological control as one of the elements of integrated pest management", explaining that Sustainable development gives the utmost importance to increasing food production by increasing the productivity of the land, and aims at the time The same to find and transfer cleaner technology «less polluted» and more efficient and to regulate Use fertilizers and pesticides to reduce pollution of land, water, plants and the environment as a whole.
He warned that the availability of pesticides in local markets leads to farmers using intensively. And random for those pesticides that are widespread and non-selective, resulting in the elimination of a lot of beneficial insects, caused an increase in the activity of some other pests, and then began The resistance of these pests to the pesticides used with the desire of farmers to increase doses and the number of times of treatment With those pesticides trying to reduce the damage of those pests and most importantly those problems It is the arrival of those pesticides and their concentration in the bodies of consumers and animals.
Al-Dughairi pointed out that researchers in the field of agricultural pest control have tried to find alternatives to these pesticides. To minimize their use and mitigate their negative effects on humans, their animals and the environment in general, Stressing that «vital control» is one of the important means, which has proven successful in many countries, To reduce the use of pesticides in the agricultural sector, which is the use of a human being by an organism Alive with the aim of eliminating a particular pest, that organism that is chosen to combat the pest, Known as a vital enemy, it can be a predator, a parasite or a pathogenic organism. Which in turn attacks and then eliminates the harmful pest.
He added that all countries are currently interested in activating the role of vital control in combat programs . Pests have them, due to the possibility of being used as an important part of an integrated management program to combat a particular pest, This is because of their importance in reducing the damage caused by chemical pesticides to the environment and to the quality of Water and for non-target organisms. Biocontrol is also a low-cost option compared to pesticides. Some elements of biocontrol can protect the agricultural crop produced from the damage of a pest Certain with the same efficiency that can be obtained when using pesticides.
The second session was held under the title "Organic and clean agriculture as one of the pillars of sustainable agriculture " under the chairmanship of Dr. Abdullah Dr. Ibrahim bin Mohammed Al-Shahwan , Professor at the Department of Plant Protection at the Faculty of Science, spoke in it . Food and Agriculture at King Saud University, Vice President of the Saudi Society for Organic Agriculture and Supervisor of a Farm Dr. Ibrahim Al-Shahwan Organic Agriculture, on "Organic Agriculture for Safe Products and a Clean Environment", Stressing that organic agriculture is one of the various sustainable agriculture systems that have found acceptance. It is appreciated for its advantages over the rest of the systems.
He touched on the definition of organic agriculture as an environmentally friendly agricultural system and its comparison with other agricultural systems and what It is characterized by characteristics that qualify it to preserve the environment and not to pollute it with manufactured chemicals that are many What their residues affect humans, animals and other organisms, and have a great impact on the preservation of The ecological balance of soil and other organisms, he also touched on what Characterized by organic agricultural products plant and animal compared to other agricultural products Produced under the conditions of other agricultural systems.
For his part, Dr. Saleh Sulaiman Al-Huwairini , Professor at the Department of Plant Production and Prevention at the Faculty of Agriculture and Medicine, presented Veterinary at Qassim University, for the concept of clean agriculture, which is one of the most important modern trends in the sector Agricultural to maintain human and animal health and the ecological balance between pests and natural enemies and to reduce Environmental pollution, so clean agriculture is an integrated agro-social ecosystem that takes into account the governorate On resources and the reduction of pollutants which are one of the most important future aspirations in The agricultural sector in recent years in Saudi Arabia .
Al-Huairini explained that the concept of clean agriculture is one of the most important future strategic directions for agricultural development in The Kingdom to reduce the use of fertilizers and chemical pesticides, by activating biological pest control programs using Predators present in the local environment and pathogenic organisms of pests such as fungi, bacteria and the use of traps.
He added that other agricultural inputs such as organic fertilizers, biovaccinations and biofertilizers are cheap, and are working to Rebalancing microbes in the soil, activating vital processes, improving soil properties and rationalizing fertilizer use Mineral which reduces production costs on the one hand and improves the quality of various crops and access On a safe and clean agricultural product on the other hand, which is what makes for clean farming products High value at the local, regional and international level within the framework of international policy and conventions Partnership between different countries.
Al-Huairini believes that the importance of clean agriculture begins with educating those in charge of agriculture about the most important modern technologies in This field, which aims to transfer technologies to individuals to exploit their abilities and self-efforts, Through the comprehensive extension program and work to raise farmers' awareness to raise the level of their knowledge and develop their skills and their future directions within the framework of sustainable development, as well as raising awareness among farmers of the danger of use Unregulated for chemical compounds such as pesticides that have an impact not only on quality Economic value is even a long-term health and environmental impact .
The third session of the symposium dealt with the theme "Good Agricultural Practices" under the chairmanship of Dr. Mahmoud Al-Azazi, and spoke in which he spoke Dr. Sulaiman bin Ali Al-Khatib , Director General of the General Directorate of Plant Wealth, Ministry of Environment and Water Agriculture is about the "concept of good agricultural practices", explaining that the project of dissemination and adoption of agricultural practices Good in Saudi Arabia (Saudi Qab) is considered a new vision for agricultural work in a way Serves the protection and sustainability of natural resources and the preservation of the environment, including biodiversity, Activate the role of human resources to achieve the optimal use of these resources.
Al-Khatib pointed out that Saudi Arabia is around the corner serving the optimal use of production inputs such as seeds, seeds and fertilizers . Pesticides and management of the production unit, improvement of its facilities, qualification and training of personnel, all this will lead to improvement Agricultural processes and practices, increasing agricultural production and improving its specifications, thus increasing farmers' incomes and ensuring that Safety of local agricultural products and enhances consumer confidence in local products and contributes to the opening of outlets New marketing both locally and globally, in addition to the development of economic value For agricultural products and increase their contribution to GDP.
He added that the standards of good agricultural practices will be applied in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia according to a time plan . Three years ago, the Ministry aspired to cover the cultivated area in the Kingdom and to ensure Covering all the activities of the agricultural sector from plant, animal and fish production.
Dr. Ramzi Abu Ayana from the Agricultural Sector Department of the Saleh Awqaf Department also participated in the session. Al Rajhi, with a paper on the criteria and conditions for obtaining the Good Agricultural Practices Certificate (GAP), indicating Objectives of obtaining the Good Agricultural Practices (Global Gap), Qualified Entities and Certification Bodies Inside and outside Saudi Arabia , the cost of obtaining the certificate varies depending on those Entities and the readiness of the institution or not, and the validity period of the certificate is one year For renewal according to a series of technical and administrative procedures, in addition to the most important standards of practice Good agricultural, the most prominent of which are tracking, documentation, internal audit, soil management and the use of Fertilizers , irrigation, crop protection, harvesting, post-harvest transactions and others.
He then touched on the practical applications (audit and inspection sites) of good agricultural practices in the facility (project/ Factory) and its readiness, employees and availability of health and safety means for them, documents and records, and equipment Machinery, the extent to which the product is free of contaminants and pesticide residues, as well as monitoring and identifying potential risks In the farm and the development of controls and preventive measures for it, and the types of signs and warning signs as one of the requirements Obtain quality certificates.
The fourth session, chaired by Dr. Yousef Al-Saleem, also discussed the harmful effects of unsafe use. for pesticides and chemical fertilizers on health and environmental resources ", where Dr. Mohammed Abdullah presented Parasite from King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, for the impact of agrochemicals on public health, He pointed out that these chemical pollutants have harmful and dangerous effects on the health of community members And its danger reaches them through food from meat, fish, bee products, water and fruits and vegetables as well as through the air.
He pointed out that chemical pollution exacerbates the health of community members from young and old as well as on embryos in The stomachs of their mothers causing damage and causing damage to various organs of the body and dysfunction of their functions, and causing diseases Various congenital malformations, autism of newborns , hepatic and renal failure, cancer diseases.
In turn, Dr. Mohammed Shaya Alshaya, Head of the Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Society at the College of Food Sciences , spoke And agriculture at King Saud University, on the impact of overuse of agrochemicals on soil pollution and water, warning against excessive use of pesticides and fertilizers and their negative effects on soil and water and their reflection to become A source of soil contamination leading to pollutants entering the food chain and causing serious effects On the health and well-being of people.
To treat this phenomenon, we must raise the level of knowledge of the farmer and know all aspects of safe use. For pesticides and fertilizers, use pesticides and chemical fertilizers in a balanced way and not overdo it, and work to apply Integrated pest management, development and application of strict laws to preserve the environment and soil from pollution.
The session was attended by Radhi bin Abdullah Al-Faridi, Director of the Department of Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs of the Research Center The development of sustainable agriculture, where he talked about the research of the Estidama Center on water use efficiency in Modern greenhouses mentioned some of the results and experiments of the center in the effect of greenhouse coverings on the amount of Production and water consumption efficiency , pointing out that the center at present seeks with everyone (Researchers, academics, farmers and investors to work and participate in his main research areas), namely control By climatic factors (industrial environment), fertilization and irrigation methods, integrated pest management (IPM) ), and the management of agricultural operations and crops.
He also talked about the impact of different technologies in greenhouses and their impact on efficiency in water consumption, And some of the center's experiments that showed the importance of the cover (glass / polycarbonate / plastic) in the greenhouses In increasing production and water efficiency, with the importance of attention and care in the process of cleaning greenhouse coverings From dust and plankton.
The fifth session was chaired by Dr. Abdulaziz Al-Harbi, and Dr. Fahad bin Mohammed bin Rumian spoke. Al-Rumayyan Head of the Department of Plant Production and Prevention at the Faculty of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine at Qassim University, About the Department Integrated fertilization for sustainable agriculture, stressing that the basic concept of nutrient management is the addition of The right source of nutrients for the plant at the right rate, at the right time and in the right place . These elements are essential in the sustainable and integrated management of plant nutrition.
He added that the farmer and the person responsible for the management of the land is the decision maker in choosing the appropriate practices for the soil. Local site-specific, climate, crop production conditions and local systems that have a probability of fulfillment By objectives, because these local conditions can influence the decision about the chosen practice in all Its stages.
Dr. Essam Abdel Moneim from the Department of Plant Production and Prevention presented the Faculty of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine University Qassim, for soil improvers as auxiliary agents to rationalize the use of chemical fertilizers, the enhancers consist of organic materials and inorganic substances, as the organic matter in the soil contains a large range of Compounds ranging from fats, carbohydrates, proteins and acids, as well as inorganic substances.
Enhancers can be a source of nutrients , and soil improvers can increase soil exchange capacity, i.e. Increases the amount of soil by retaining nutrients, and also increases the water capacity of the soil, i.e. maintains The ground solution that is the source of nutrients on the dissolved image, and all these qualities help On the reduction of fertilizer use.
The sixth closing session was held under the chairmanship of Dr. Anbar Hassanein and dealt with "Applications of clean energy in agricultural production." "Sustainability", with the participation of Engineer Abdulwahab Al-Halabi from Oxel Laboratories in Al-Ahsa, who spoke about Biogas production as a clean energy source, where biogas production contributes to the recycling of Household organic waste and agriculture in the context of sustainable development, can be used as a renewable energy source and as an alternative For natural gas and liquefied petroleum gas which can be used in many Applications as fuel for homes or heating and cooling power generation.
Al-Halabi explained that the environment surrounding urban areas and industrial zones is negatively and sometimes seriously affected by Organic waste residues. Where in the absence of proper and healthy management of organic waste, the residues of organic waste may decompose. It produces pathogenic microbes or harmful air pollutants, stressing the need to take advantage of waste in our environment Agricultural, urban and industrial to produce renewable energy and high-quality organic fertilizer.
The session was attended by Dr. Ahmed Al-Zuhairi from the Department of Plant Production and Prevention at the Faculty of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine at the University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine . Qassim, who talked about the use of solar energy in modern irrigation systems, where agriculture is considered The largest employment market in the world and agriculture generates large numbers of jobs whether agricultural workers or Workers in agriculture-dependent and nourishing fields , as agricultural processes affect Agriculture is responsible for 20% of greenhouse gas emissions that cause retention. Thermal and climatic changes.
Al-Zuhairi stressed that environmentally friendly agricultural systems can be planned and contribute to reducing these emissions, as Solar energy offers a safe environmental alternative that can reduce the need for various conventional energy sources Which are used in agricultural production processes, since solar energy is the main motivation For evaporation processes, therefore it is the factor that has the greatest impact on the water need in the plant As well as the use of this energy to supply irrigation processes with energy as the need of the plant increases For water by increasing the solar energy falling on it and decreasing it decreases, he also touched on the main systems of collection This energy and its transformation into the image suitable for use in irrigation operations.
On Saturday morning, April 27, the University hosted the activities and exhibition of the International Veterinarian Day, which is adopted by the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture every year and is held this year at the University under the slogan «The importance of fortifications», under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Dr. Faisal bin Meshaal bin Saud bin Abdul Aziz, Governor of Qassim Region, in the main lobby of the University in the University City, with the participation of a number of speakers specialized in this field, where the events and exhibition were opened by His Excellency the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture for the Affairs of the University City. Livestock Dr. Hamad Al-Batshan, accompanied by the Vice President for Educational Affairs, Dr. Mohammed Al-Odaib, and the attendees toured the accompanying exhibition after the opening, after which an introductory film was shown on the importance of immunizations.
In his opening speech to the events, Al-Batshan stressed the integration of work between the Ministry and the University in this field, where there is a great shortage of human resources in veterinarians working in the Kingdom, who may cover only a quarter or less of our needs to cover the needs of the labor market, praising the role of universities that come to the forefront among the different sectors of the state in all that is required of them, and pointing out that we have professional veterinarians at the Livestock Agency, and we promise them that we will constantly strive to have a veterinarian Appropriate place within the Ministry's plans.
Al-Batshan added that we have more than five thousand needs for a veterinarian in the Kingdom, stressing that King Faisal University and Qassim University are the two universities and units that bring out the veterinarian, pointing out that the field of "millennial animal care" can be a very fertile field for our daughters to work in, as King Faisal University and the university are able to take care of this aspect, and added: "We are fully prepared by the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture for any legislative assistance needed by universities in this aspect, we have a permanent support for them as you know, and there is an agricultural services company, a company that provides all services in terms of therapeutic, stone and laboratories, and the role of the ministry will be to legislate and organize to achieve its strategies and objectives in the future, where we work in the field of livestock in the Kingdom a very huge number of people of this country, and need us in diligence and work, not only in veterinary medicine, but to raise the efficiency of productivity for this sector."
For his part, the Chairman of the Organizing Committee, Dr. Abdullah bin Saleh Al-Juhani from the College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine at the University, in his speech to the attendees, stressed that the College seeks to communicate with graduates and employers to identify the requirements of performance development, so that the educational outputs of the university are in line with the skills required by the labor market, and this was evident in the development of the study plan for the bachelor's degree for the veterinary medicine program, where the study plan for the program was changed and developed 3 times, the last of which was in 1437 AH, taking into account the comparison. Reference at the local and international level to obtain the best outputs that meet the needs of the labor market.
Al-Juhani pointed out that the efforts of the college resulted in the veterinary programs in addition to the programs of the Faculty of Agriculture, obtaining full academic accreditation until 2023, and in light of this, the university has established a new veterinary teaching hospital at the highest level and is in the stage of completing its support with modern and advanced devices and tools necessary for operation, and this course will have a significant impact on the acquisition of distinguished skills by graduates and the provision of broader community services in the field of animal health and diseases.
He added that the college has developed in the field of development at the graduate stage 4 scientific programs in the Master of Science in Veterinary Medicine since 1436 and is working on more programs that keep pace with the labor market and the vision of youth and the homeland Vision 2030, and the university has other activities that are not academic but humanitarian in the field of veterinary medicine, where the university is cooperating with the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture to achieve its strategic objectives in the conservation of livestock, including what Qassim University offers in the field of veterinary medicine The program of veterinary caravans that roam several areas of Qassim and provide their services and consultations free of charge to those in need.
Al-Juhani added that the university has held effective participation in the training and qualification of veterinary medicine workers from doctors and assistants, in cooperation with the Agricultural Training Center in Anizah, where the employees of the veterinary medicine program conducted applied research that addresses the field problems of veterinary medicine in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which resulted in a number of faculty members receiving local and international awards, pointing out that the university intends in this context to hold the second international scientific meeting for camels next year, God willing. He stressed that the academic and professional activity of the university goes hand in hand with the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture, and will be an important pillar in achieving the strategic objectives and initiatives of national trends 2030 under the leadership of our King and his Crown Prince, may God protect them.
At the end of his speech, the Chairman of the Organizing Committee welcomed the attendees, stressing the need to strengthen the partnership and agreements with the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture in the field of veterinary activities in order to thrive livestock in our dear homeland and achieve self-sufficiency in this vital sector in order to achieve sustainable development.
For their part, the veterinarians in their speech delivered on their behalf by Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al-Misnad, conveyed the doctors' thanks and appreciation to Qassim University and the Ministry, stressing the need to intensify efforts and cooperation between doctors and the college, where Al-Misnad said: "We are ready for any work and participation in scientific research," stressing in his message addressed to veterinarians that this profession is a blessing from God to you to be an effective and important element in your community, and in the service of your religion and your country, because you are the first line of defense and you have been able to To prove this at multiple times, you must thank God for this gift and profession that God has given you, and you must be worthy of this grace, work, perseverance, good manners and always be at the service of your religion and your country.
After that, a model paragraph was presented to the field doctor challenged by Dr. Baraa Al-Othman, during which he presented his experience in this profession, during which he stressed that the veterinary sector is the first safety valve for human health, and the global animal health market is expected to receive $ 69.44 billion by 2026, pointing out that the growth rate in the veterinary market is 12% annually, and the size of the local veterinary pharmaceutical market exceeds 500 million riyals per year, and the size of the local market for falcons exceeds 40 million riyals. One million riyals per year.
Al-Othman then presented his most important existing projects, including Talad Veterinary Medicine, the establishment of the first veterinary laboratory in 2009, obtaining 3 patents, participating in more than 25 researches, local falconry release initiatives, the Aradi Center for the Conservation and Production of Falcons, including the preservation of the Najdi Wicker couple, and the production of the purest breeds of endangered falcons.
Al Othman also presented job opportunities in the private sector, including the establishment of a private veterinary sector, the establishment of food production projects such as "meat, poultry, and fish", as well as entry into the world of veterinary medicines, veterinary equipment and feed additives, in addition to investment in royal reserves, where environmental investment is one of the highest income global investments in the world, where tourism in 2002 recorded an international income of about 474 billion US dollars, as well as South Africa exports 2000 tons of wild animal meat for an amount equivalent to $15,348,054 million.
After that, a number of distinguished veterinarians were honored for their participation in various forums, and then the panel discussion on immunizations began with the participation of a number of speakers specialized in the field of veterinary medicine on the most important issues raised.
