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Sana’a is moving toward strengthening its focus on agricultural scientific research as a fundamental pillar for achieving a comprehensive productive renaissance in agricultural governorates. This approach aims to maximize the utilization of land resources and expand the crop map, according to reports published by the official Saba News Agency and monitored by the website.
Scientific Research as a Driver of Production Growth
The Supreme Political Council in Sana’a urged relevant government bodies to give top priority to agricultural research, considering it the most important entry point for developing agricultural production and improving the efficiency of natural resource utilization in agriculturally oriented governorates.
Modern Technologies to Reduce Imports
During the opening of a workshop on the crop map and its role in maximizing land resource utilization in the governorates of Saada, Al-Jawf, Hajjah, and Sana’a, Supreme Political Council member Mohammed Al-Nuaimi stressed the need to focus on research and modern technologies. He noted that such efforts would help increase the productivity of various agricultural crops and reduce the country’s import bill.
Involving Researchers and Decision-Makers
Al-Nuaimi emphasized the importance of organizing high-quality scientific workshops with the participation of leading researchers, academics, and agricultural engineers, in order to benefit from their views, proposals, and recommendations. He also highlighted the need to link the outcomes of scientific studies to the needs of the targeted governorates and districts, particularly with regard to natural resources and the crop map.
Scientific Studies and Sustainable Policies
The workshop, organized by the General Authority for Agricultural Research and Extension with the participation of around 70 researchers, academics, specialists, and representatives of government entities, reviewed studies on urban expansion and its impact on agricultural land, in addition to assessments of soil fertility, water resources, and vegetation cover.
Specialized scientific groups were also formed to draft practical recommendations aimed at supporting sustainable agricultural policies and strengthening food security in the country.
