First pesticide management training course concludes at the University of Gezira

24 September – 15 October · University of Gezira

The first training course in pesticide management concluded at the University of Gezira. Held from 24 September to 15 October at the International Conference Hall in Al-Razi Complex, the course targeted 70 trainees.

A partnership for capacity building

The Sudanese Agricultural Council, the National Pesticides Council and SAGA organized the course in cooperation with the University of Gezira, the Agricultural Research Corporation and the Plant Protection Administration.

The organizing committee presented certificates to trainees in the presence of the university’s Deputy Vice-Chancellor and representatives of the relevant bodies. It also honoured several institutions, including the University of Gezira, the Sudanese Agricultural Council and Gezira State’s Ministry of Production and Economic Resources.

Strengthening safeguards and farmer awareness

Dr. Abdel Moneim Khalifa, Director-General of Gezira State’s Ministry of Production and Economic Resources, emphasized the importance of regulations governing farmers’ pesticide use. He said the course had achieved several objectives and expected its results to emerge quickly.

Dr. Al-Tijani Al-Nour, Deputy Vice-Chancellor of the University of Gezira, highlighted the value of such courses. He noted that the pesticide management course strengthened relationships among partners and brought attention to allegations concerning harmful pesticide use, and called for greater emphasis on farmer awareness.

Agricultural Engineer Tamadur Ahmed Bashara, Acting Secretary-General of the Sudanese Agricultural Council, said Sudan’s development requires prioritizing agriculture. She welcomed the organization of the course outside Khartoum State and announced that the professional practice examination would also be held in Gezira State and other states.

Photographs from the course

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