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As part of implementing the components of the agricultural systems development and promotion project in Zaghouan, focusing on establishing organic farming zones, the Technical Center for Organic Agriculture (CTAB) supported the Organic Agriculture Division of the Regional Commissioner for Agricultural Development (CRDA) of Zaghouan on July 4, 23, 24, 29, and 30, 2025, to hold workshops with members of the Agricultural Groups in the areas of Tabaânia, Zriba, Jelass, Saouaf, and Bir H’lima. These meetings aimed to encourage members to join the program, with the participation of local development facilitators.
Thursday, July 24, 2025: follow-up of a trial in organic Farm of Mr. Hana Ben Hriz in Tabarka of the Governorate of Jendouba, with the collaboration between the Technical Center of Organic Agriculture (CTAB) and the Regional Commissioner of Agricultural Development (CRDA) of Jendouba
The trial consists of studying the adaptation of the seasonal cherry tomato crop for biodynamic farming.
During this day, the spreading of the preparation 501 (second application) according the trial protocol was carried out.
Follow-up and supervision realized by:
- Youssef Amor and Faten Mansour: CTAB.
Thursday, July 17, 2025 in Tunis: participation of M Youssef Amor: General Engineer, and Director of Experiments and Communication at the Technical Center of Organic Agriculture (CTAB) in a workshop on "Updating Tunisian Regulations relating to Organic Agriculture" organized by the General Direction of Organic Agriculture (DGAB) in collaboration with the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and this, as part of the “Biorest” project
The Technical Center for Organic Agriculture participated in the International Food Exhibition for Africa (IFSA 2025), held at the Kram Exhibition Center in Tunis from July 9 to 11, 2025. The participation took the form of a 12 m² stand, where visitors were welcomed to address their various questions regarding the principles and techniques of organic farming, including the production, processing, and marketing of organic products.
During the official opening of the exhibition on July 9, 2025, the stand was visited by the Minister of Commerce. He was welcomed by the Director General of the Technical Center for Organic Agriculture, Mr. Mahdi MABROUK, who presented the different areas of the Center's work.
As part of the scientific forum, the Center led a presentation titled "Organic Agriculture : A Key Pillar of Sustainable Development and Food Security", delivered by Mr. Salaheddine SOUGUIR on July 10, 2025.
The Technical Center for Organic Agriculture (CTAB) animated a training session organized in cooperation with Organic Agriculture Division and the Rural Women Support Unit at the Regional Commissioner for Agricultural Development in Gabes, on "The Production and Processing of Organic Aromatic and Medicinal Plants" from July 02 to 04, 2025 in Vocational Training Center for Fishing in Gabes, for the benefit of rural women's groups.
The Engineer Salaheddine SOUGUIR animated this session.
Mr. Youssef Amor and Ms. Sonia HALOUANI and Sondess HEBALI, technicians at the Technical Center of Organic Agriculture (CTAB) participated in a training session on " Biodynamic agriculture : Plant production and processing " for the benefit of a group of farmers and technicians. This training session was conducted as part of the project "Skills Acquisition and Development for Strengthening Biodynamic Agriculture in Tunisia," implemented by GOPA AFC in collaboration with Merckens Development Support GmbH.
This project is an initiative of the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit GmbH (GIZ) program "Alliance for Product Quality in Africa".
Date and Place : From July 01 to 03, 2025 at Sfax.
Participation of CTAB laboratory staff in a training session on hazardous waste management on June 23, 24 and 25, 2025, at the International Center for Environmental Technologies in Tunis (CITET).
Vendredi 27 Juin 2025 Friday, June 27, 2024: follow-up of a trial in organic Farm of Mr. Hana Ben Hrise in Tabarka of the Governorate of Jandouba, with the collaboration and cooperation between the Technical Center of Organic Agriculture (CTAB) and the Regional Commissioner of Agricultural Development (CRDA) of Jendouba
The trial consists of studying the adaptation of the seasonal cherry tomato crop for biodynamic farming.
During this day, the spreading of the preparation 501 according the trial protocol was carried out.
Follow-up and supervision realized by:
- Youssef Amor: CTAB.
Ms. Sonia Halouani, general engineer and responsible of organic livestock production sector at The Technical Center for Organic Agriculture (CTAB) participated in a Training session on Good Food Manufacturing Practices of organic camel farms. This session was organised as part of the implementation of the elements of the project (BIOREST), in coordination with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), and animated by the Arid Regions Institute of Medenine.
- Date and place : 19 and 20 June 2025 at Mednine. 19 et 20 Juin 2025 à Mednine.
The Technical Center for Organic Agriculture (CTAB) animated a training session organized in cooperation with Organic Agriculture Division and the Rural Women Support Unit at the Regional Commissioner for Agricultural Development in Beja, on "The Production and Processing of Organic Aromatic and Medicinal Plants" from June 23 to 24, 2025 in Apicultural Group of Tibar, for the benefit of rural women's groups.
The Engineer Salaheddine SOUGUIR animated this session.
As part of the continuation of the certification of products at the CTAB according to the organic mode, there was an inspection visit, on Thursday June 19, 2025, by the inspector Nourhène Chabbeh from the Control and Certification Body "CCPB" at the experimental station of the CTAB.
Encadrement : Youssef Amor, Salaheddine Souguir, Sondess Hebali et Nassim Nouira.
The Technical Center of Organic Agriculture participated in an information day on "Organic Pomegranate Production," organized by the the Regional Commissioner of Agricultural Development (CRDA) of Gabes (CRDA), in collaboration with the Technical Center of Organic Agriculture (CTAB) and the Technical Center of Dates (CTD).
This event was animated by Mr. Youssef Amor (CTAB) and Mrs. Nihal Ben Saad (CTD), with the attendance of a group of technicians and farmers from the region.
Date & Location : June 16, 2025, at the Agricultural Vocational Training Center in Zakine-Gabès.
The CTAB participated in the International Exhibition of Olive, Olive Oil and Olive Tree Derivatives at the Sousse Fair from June 12 to 15, 2025.
The participation took place in a pavilion with an area of 15 sqm, where visitors were welcomed to present CTAB missions and activities and to answer their various questions.
On the occasion of the National Agriculture Day and the 61st anniversary of agricultural evacuation, the Technical Center for Organic Agriculture, in collaboration with the Regional Commissioner of Agricultural Development in Zaghouan, organized a workshop to launch the cooperation agreement for promoting organic agriculture on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at a private venue in Zaghouan.
The event was held under the supervision of the Governor of Zaghouan, the Regional Commissioner of Agricultural Development of Zaghouan, the Charged of Management of the Technical Center for Organic Agriculture & the Charged of the General Direction of Organic Agriculture
This jointly funded project with the African Development Bank includes the implementation of a support and training program for farmers and agricultural cooperatives to transition to organic farming in seven designated zones, distributed as follows:
In the Zaghouan delegation: :
- Oued El Ghiran area (806 ha)
- Tebaynia area (913 ha)
In the Zriba delegation :
- Zriba El Olya area (186 ha)
- Jradou area (260 ha)
- Jelass El Jouf area (512 ha)
In the Saouaf delegation :
- Village Lamsin area (1,406 ha)
In the Nadhour delegation :
- Aïn Jarras area (2,465 ha)
The workshop was attended by the project manager, officials from the Ministry of Agriculture, Water Resources, and Fisheries, representatives of agricultural and fisheries development groups, Local farmers, Relevant regional structures, organizations, and URAPs.
Participation du Centre Technique de l’Agriculture Biologique (CTAB) en collaboration avec l’Union Régionale de l’Agriculture et de la Pêche (URAP) de Monastir, l’Union Locale de l’Agriculture et de la Pêche de Moknine, le Centre Régional de Recherche en Horticulture et Agriculture Biologique (CRRHAB) et l’Institut de l’Olivier (I.O) à l’organisation et l’animation d’une journée d’information sur "les techniques de production des oliviers biologiques" au profit d’un groupe d’agriculteurs.
Date : le 15 Mai 2025
Lieu : siège de l’Union Locale de l’Agriculture et de la Pêche de Moknine.
Cette journée a été animée par Mrs :
- Youssef AMOR : CTAB.
- Mohamed Braham : CRRHAB.
- Khaled Hibar : I.O.
Lundi 05 Mai 2025 : Mr. Youssef AMOR : Ingénieur Général, a participé à l’animation d’une journée pratique dans le cadre d’une école champ sur « L’importance des analyses du sol dans la préparation d’un programme de fertilisation des oliviers en mode biologique » dans l’exploitation de la Société « Errissala » à Morneg au Gouvernorat Ben Arous, au profit d’un groupe de techniciens et d’agriculteurs. Ce travail a été réalisé avec la collaboration entre le Centre Technique de l'Agriculture Biologique (CTAB) et le Commissariat Régional au Développement Agricole (CRDA) de Ben Arous : Division de l’Agriculture Biologique, la Cellule Territoriale de la Vulgarisation Agricole (CTV) de Morneg et un laboratoire d’analyse.
Date : le 05 Mai 2025
Lieu : Exploitation de la Société « Errissala » à Morneg, Gouvernorat Ben Arous.
Cette journée a été animée par :
- Youssef AMOR : Ingénieur Général, CTAB.
