Training launched to boost modern agricultural practices in Jordan

Training launched to boost modern agricultural practices in Jordan

AMMAN — Fifteen female graduates from seven universities in Jordan will take part in a “unique” training programme to boost modern agricultural practices in the Kingdom.The modern agricultural upskilling programme was launched on Thursday, according to a statement from the organisers.The 15 female graduates will be trained on water management, basics of hydroponics, renewable energy, organic farming as well as agricultural economics.The content of the programme is designed with input from industrial partners such as MIRRA - Methods for Irrigation and Agriculture, Eco Consult, and Mujeb Organic Farm, the statement said.The training programme will end with a graduation ceremony in December.The new training programme came as a follow up of the state visit by King Harald and Queen Sonja of Norway to Jordan in March; accordingly Al Hussein Technical University