The Technical Center of Organic Agriculture took part in facilitating the awareness day organized by the Organic Agriculture Division of the Regional Commissionner for Agricultural Development (CRDA) of Manouba on September 30, 2026, at the headquarters of the Technical Center of Potato and Artichoke in Saïda. The event was held under the theme: "Preserving Beneficial Insects and Enhancing Their Role in Agroecosystems: A Key Pillar for Diverse and Sustainable Organic Crop Production."
The event brought together growers, technicians, and agricultural specialists, featuring valuable scientific and practical presentations focused on:
- Beneficial Insects and Their Importance in Organic Agriculture:
Presented by Mr. Ikbal Chaieb, entomology researcher at the Regional Research Center of Horticulture and Organic Agriculture in Chott-Mariem. The session covered the importance of these insects, the threats they face, and practical methods and mechanisms for their protection and conservation.
- Integrated Pest Management and Companion Planting:
Presented by Mr. Salaheddine Souguir, Chief Engineer at the Technical Center of Organic Agriculture in Chott-Mariem. He emphasized the principles of integrated pest management and shared findings from field trials combining aromatic and medicinal plants with vegetable and fruit crops, highlighting their preventive and repellent role against pests.
The day concluded with an open discussion and productive exchange among participants on practical ways to implement these sustainable agroecological practices on local farms.
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