Training launched to boost modern agricultural practices

Training launched to boost modern agricultural practices

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 12-week intensive training programme, which is financially supported by the Norwegian government and the Italian-based Costa Crociere Foundation, will take place at Al Hussein Technical University (HTU) in Amman and on the land of the Sahara Forest Project (SFP) facility in Aqaba and will be led by Jordanian and international experts. 

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