Policy to reduce the impact of alien species on Campus
The Vice Deanship for Educational Affairs, represented by the Student Club of the College, organized on Tuesday 18/4/1443 a lecture on mosquitoes entitled "The Mosquito Insect: Importance and Prevention" delivered by a faculty member in the Department of Plant Production and Prevention, Prof. Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al-Dughairi.
During the meeting, His Excellency reviewed the biology of mosquitoes, methods of reproduction, species of medical and veterinary importance and ways to combat them inside and outside homes and in open environments.
The International Date Palm Conference concludes its scientific sessions with a number of recommendations
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The scientific sessions of the Second International Date Palm Conference, which was held at Qassim University from October 10 to 12, concluded with the participation of about 384 researchers, including 66 from inside the Kingdom and 318 from abroad, representing 29 Arab and foreign countries.
For his part, the Dean of the College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, Chairman of the Organizing Committee of the Conference, Dr. Khalid bin Bani Al-Harbi, stressed that the recommendations to be issued at the end of the conference will be adopted and presented to researchers and those interested in palms, pointing out that the most important outputs of this conference, which is an initiative of Qassim University, is related to the "palm weevil" and the development of solutions to how to eliminate this scourge before the concerned authorities by informing them of the latest developments and proposals submitted by scientists and researchers to combat it, and other recommendations In all the themes addressed by the sessions of the Conference.
He pointed out that the most worrisome pest for farmers in the Qassim region is the "red palm weevil", explaining that a large number of experts and scientists he met on the sidelines of the conference unanimously agreed that it is due to some wrong actions by farmers, which confirms that the farmer's understanding, awareness and way of dealing with the palm has a fundamental role in preventing palm pest infestation.
The researchers at the conference presented several programs and proposals to combat palm pests and how to deal with the palm and weevil, expressing the hope that this conference, with God's help and conciliation, will contribute positively to the overcoming of the region and the Kingdom over the pests that affect the palms, ensuring the economic position of the palm to be an economic tributary to the Kingdom.
Al-Harbi stressed that the previous focus was on local production and consumption more, and the conference was concerned with holding scientific sessions on the economics and marketing of dates, indicating the aim of conquering world markets, and overcoming the shortcomings in this aspect, the causes of which were discussed and refuted during the scientific sessions witnessed by the conference.
The President of the Conference called for concerted efforts from everyone to care for the palms in a way that will ensure the increase of quality production to be a factor that generates the Kingdom's economy in line with Vision 2030, thanking all the participants in the conference who enriched the return of science with courses, workshops and field visits to palm plantations, and to the university represented by its academic departments with the aim of raising awareness and education as the palm is a cultural and economic symbol, and also appreciated the support, support and guidance of His Highness Prince Dr. Faisal bin Meshaal bin Saud bin Abdulaziz, Prince of Qassim Region, Who asked to see the recommendations of the conference and his keenness to ensure that these recommendations reach the concerned authorities because he believes that they carry important solutions and are based on scientific foundations.
On the accompanying exhibitions, the Vice Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture for Graduate Studies, the President of the exhibition accompanying the conference, Dr. Saleh Al-Ghameez, explained that the preparations for the exhibition were made very early, with the active participation of the private and government sectors, and with special controls, pointing out that many applications were received, and the number of participating entities and companies reached about 25 entities that varied between private companies and participating government sectors and put in two categories with symbolic amounts excluded from them government agencies and associations.
As for the quality of the participation in the exhibition, "Al-Ghameez" pointed out that there are two types of participations, one of which takes on a research character, such as the laboratory of food safety and tissue culture, which contributes to highlighting the scientific aspects, and the other is interested in the presentation of date products, organic products, methods of cultivation and the display of tools for palms.
The conference witnessed the holding of a number of scientific sessions and began with a session entitled "Date palm pests and their control", chaired by Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al-Dughairi, and started by the keynote speaker Dr. Ibrahim Al-Shahwan with a research paper on "Palms in the Kingdom's Vision 2030", in which he stressed the interest of the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture in palms, which represent an important axis of the 2030 Strategy.
He pointed out that the palm represents one of the most important types of food and social security in society, and it also reduces the migration process between villages and cities where Vision 2030 supports the cultivation of palms in a guided way that saves water use, so that there is a balance between food and water security.
He pointed out that the letter of the Council of Ministers containing the formation of a fifth initiative team is one of its members to study the lost and future plans to benefit from those dates in various industries, in accordance with the requirements of the global market for dates, as well as to know the requirements of the consumer abroad, and the extent to which they conform to the agreed specifications, and take into account the time factor to deliver them to the consumer on the appropriate dates without delay.
He also stressed that the selection of varieties for consumers abroad must be taken into account and choose the most appropriate ones as there are desirable varieties inside the Kingdom, but they are not desirable abroad, and vice versa, and this requires moving to those markets and studying them well by marketing and investment experts to determine their needs of different date varieties.
Stressing that the palm is an important economic tributary, and the majority of the farms that work on its production are employed by Saudis, pointing out the difference between the production of household sustenance and unlimited general production, pointing out that there are undesirable varieties that come from the sorting of dates, but it is possible to exploit them in industries related to dates, as does Tunisia, which is less productive of dates but ranked first in export globally because of its entry into the market five decades ago and finding its place in the European market, pointing to the importance of Holding such scientific conferences that are one of the building blocks of science in the Kingdom and that he will come up with excellent recommendations that he hopes will be applied and taken very carefully by officials.
The researchers then took turns to present their research papers on the most prominent pests affecting the palms, where Dr. Ahmed Foley, Dr. Amira Sobhi, Dr. Hatem Al-Deeb, Dr. Jaber Tazdeit, Dr. Mohammed Nawar and Dr. Mansour Al-Bakshi spoke, and then followed by the presentation of the research papers, opening the way for discussion on the most important things presented during the session.
The session, chaired by Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Daoud, also dealt with biotechnology, Dr. Reem Saleh talked about the study of the prebic activity of the "Dagla Noor" passage, and the speaker Buthaina Al-Zakari touched on the topic of improving the absorption of phosphorus and the types of bacteria useful to the plant amid interaction by the attendees, while Dr. Nasser bin Saleh Al-Khalifa reviewed the use of tissue culture technology in replacing the loss of palm trees, and the session witnessed a great interaction by the attendees, and rich discussions on the topics raised.
Dr. Nasser bin Saleh Al-Khalifa chaired a session entitled "Modern Technology", in which several research papers in this field were presented by Dr. Murali Nair, Dr. Adel Mahmoud, Dr. Rasmi Darwish, Dr. Rashid Al-Obeid, Dr. Ahmed Al-Ghamdi and Dr. Abdul Moneim Al-Hadi.
While Dr. Sulaiman bin Mohammed Al-Rahyani chaired a session on the theme "Palm pests and their control", which discussed the most prominent pests that affect palm trees and the most prominent ways to resist and eliminate them.
The conference concluded its sessions with a discussion of palm production and care techniques and was chaired by Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Saqair, and was attended by Dr. Abdul Fattah Al-Salhi, Dr. Lubna Abdul Jalil and Dr. Rabab Al-Khalidi as speakers.
Through the recommendations of the International Date Palm Conference Qassim University Develops Solutions for Red Weevil.. It proposes a "gene bank" and opening markets.
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The results of the Second International Date Palm Conference, held at Qassim University, resulted in several recommendations that included all the themes addressed by scientific sessions, research discussions, workshops and field visits to palm plantations, over the course of the three days of the conference.
The most important of these recommendations was the need for cooperation between all parties concerned with palm cultivation, legislative and executive bodies, universities, research centers, and farmers, in the development of programs to combat the red palm weevil, according to the modern methods presented during the conference, and to test them in the field and choose the most effective in eliminating this pest.
The Conference recommended the establishment of meteorological databases, the conduct of applied studies to accurately determine the water needs of the palms, the conduct of a survey of the varieties propagated to select those that are most tolerant of water scarcity, the development of good irrigation systems that meet the requirements of the palm while reducing water loss, as well as the development of feeding programs for date palms to achieve the largest yield and the highest quality.
The final paper of the conference also recommended the expansion of the application of biocontrol using predators, parasites and pathogens of agricultural pests, while also expanding the use of natural extracts as an alternative to chemical pesticides in the production and circulation stages of dates.
Participants in the conference called for the importance of using modern technology to overcome the difficulties faced by palm farmers, saving time and effort, and achieving the maximum possible benefit from its diverse products, with a focus on innovating technologies specifically designed for this purpose.
The recommendations of the conference were not limited to the process of growing dates, as they included techniques of packaging and trading dates and post-harvest transactions, where they recommended the development of trading, packaging and storage systems, and provided important research papers in this area, which farmers and competent companies can benefit from, and the final statement urged the speedy work of standard specifications for different palm varieties, and the identification of varieties suitable for global markets according to the requirements of each market.
With regard to biotechnologies, the recommendation was to establish a "Gini Bank" for different palm varieties and to pay attention to the dissemination of documented stallions, with full support for studies based on the use of alternatives to the developing summit in the textile propagation of palms, encouraging studies in the field of extracting therapeutic and preventive products from dates, benefiting from by-products and palm residues that are raw materials that can be used in several areas, as well as encouraging the manufacturing industries of dates.
With regard to the economics of date marketing, the conference recommended the design of short-term educational and mentorship programs to promote emerging competencies, increase advertising programs internally and externally, establish an international date palm network to serve the production, trading and manufacturing sectors of palm products, and expand the use of e-marketing to open new global markets.
It is worth mentioning that the participants in the conference paid a field visit to the Al Rajhi Awqaf project, one of the largest palm plantations in the world, which included more than 300 researchers and researchers from 29 countries who stood on the project, the multiple palms and the agricultural methods used, as well as got acquainted with the different varieties.
His Royal Highness Prince Dr. Faisal bin Meshaal bin Saud bin Abdulaziz, Governor of Qassim Province and Chairman of the Supreme Council of the Jood Award, will sponsor tomorrow, Wednesday, 10/10/1440 AH, at the University headquarters in Melida, the closing ceremony of the first cycle of the Abdullah Al-Sulaiman International Award for Scientific Creativity in Palms and Dates "Joud", and awards during the ceremony prizes estimated at one million riyals to the winners of various categories of the award.
For his part, Prof. Dr. Khalid bin Bani Al-Harbi, Dean of the College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine and Executive Director of the Award, explained that the number of applicants for the Award in its various categories reached more than 53 candidates from more than 11 Arab and foreign nationalities who meet the general requirements of the Award.
Al-Harbi added that the Supreme Council of the Abdullah Al-Sulaiman International Award for Scientific Creativity in Palms and Dates "Joud" has approved the granting of awards to the winners of various categories of the award, which is one of the largest scientific and research competitions in the field of palms and dates in the Kingdom, where the award includes four main axes, all of which aim to promote scientific research in the field of palms and dates and everything related to palm cultivation and date-based industries, represented in an award for creative work in the field of palms and dates, and an award for the distinguished researcher, in addition to Outstanding Work Award, and Excellence Award in Red Palm Weevil Control.
HRH Prince Faisal bin Nawaf bin Abdulaziz, Governor of Al-Jawf Region, honored the two faculty members of the University, Dr. Saleh Sulaiman Saleh Al-Huairini, Associate Professor of Pesticide Toxicity at the Department of Plant Production and Prevention at the Faculty of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine at the University, and Prof. Dr. Mahmoud Mustafa Al-Azazi, Professor of Acarus at the Department of Plant Production and Protection at the Faculty of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, for winning equally the Olive Research Award in Al-Jouf, during the Twelfth International Olive Festival in Al-Jawf Region, which was held at the Prince Abdulelah Cultural Center in Sakakah, On Wednesday 19/5/1440 AH.
The winning research aimed at the biological control of Acarusian pests that infect olive trees using one of the local predators registered in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, where biocontrol is one of the most important means of integrated pest management, which is characterized by the elimination of pests without resorting to the use of chemical pesticides, the use of which randomly leads to pollution of the environment, as well as its impact on natural enemies and other negative effects on non-target pests.
According to specialists and experts, the research is of great scientific and applied value to those interested in organic agriculture, and the production of a safe and clean agricultural crop away from the residual impact of pesticides, as this goal is the modern trend in pest control globally.
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 and post-<b1203 transactions> harvest 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.
