Participation of the Department of Arid Land Agriculture in
an extension seminar about the safe
use of agricultural pesticides
and moringa tree utilization in Makkah
The Department of Arid Land Agriculture at the
Faculty of Meteorology, Environment and Arid Land Agriculture
represented by Dr. Refaat Atalla Abohassann and Dr. Ahmed Ali Zaitoun
has participated in a seminar entitled "Safe Use of Agricultural
Pesticides and Moringa Trees" on Wednesday, 9th of Rabea Al Akhar 1439H,
in Makkah Al Mukarramah. Which is carried out by the Ministry of
Environment, Water and Agriculture – the Agricultural Branch in the Holy
Capital, in the presence of a number of farmers and personals interested
in agricultural alternatives and the safe use of pesticides. The seminar
focused on the importance of awareness of the proper use of pesticides
and natural alternatives. Dr. Refaat Abohassan discussed the multiple
benefits of moringa trees and their importance in dry areas.