FAO trains seed producers in Iraq
Seed producers and engineers attending the FAO training workshop on the operation and maintenance of field seed cleaners’ plant. Photo: FAO
Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in Iraq recently conducted a training workshop, in collaboration with engineers, focusing on the operation and maintenance of field seed cleaners’ plant, according to a press statement issued by the FAO.
The seed cleaners were provided by FAO under a European Union-funded project aiming to boost the production of high-quality seeds and contribute to the development of the seed production industry in Iraq, the statement elaborated.
The training was attended by several seed producers and agriculture seed multiplication staff, who were eager to learn more about the innovative technology and techniques for producing high-quality seeds, the statement explained.
The workshop covered a range of topics, including the latest best practices for seed cleaning, grading, treatment and storage, the statement illustrated.
Participants were also given hands-on practical experience, allowing them to develop the skills needed to operate and maintain the equipment effectively, the statement mentioned.
FAO Iraq is committed to promoting sustainable agriculture and food security, and this training workshop is just one example of the FAO’s efforts to support the growth of the seed production industry in the region, the statement added.