JAZAN: The Sustainable Agricultural Rural Development Program, also known as Reef Saudi, has launched an initiative at the Jazan Agricultural Research Center to enhance rainfed crop productivity, bringing together experts, specialists and employees from the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture.
The initiative will help to increase the yield of crops like corn, millet and sesame by implementing effective agricultural practices and modern technologies. It also aims to educate farmers about the benefits of genetically improved varieties in boosting crop production.
The program includes training sessions for ministry employees on conducting research on rainfed crops and equipping agricultural advisers with the skills they need to provide high quality support.
