The Technical Centre for Organic Agriculture (CTAB), represented by Mr. Salaheddine Souguir, Chief Engineer, took part in a training workshop themed "Protecting Beneficial Insects... Protecting the Future of Our Agriculture."This event, organized under the BIOREST project by the FAO, in partnership with the General Directorate of Organic Agriculture and the Technical Centre for Organic Agriculture, was held on June 24 and 25, 2026, at a hotel in Sousse.
Beyond the acquisition of new knowledge, this forum represented an important step towards more sustainable and resilient agriculture. Indeed, recognizing, preserving, and valuing beneficial insects is at the heart of capacity building for the executives and technicians in charge of agricultural extension.
The program featured theoretical presentations, practical workshops, and a field visit to the experimental station of the Technical Centre for Organic Agriculture in Chott Mariem, where the participants were welcomed by Mr. Mehdi Mabrouk, Director General of the Centre.
This visit allowed participants to discover the various activities at the station, familiarize themselves firsthand with the crops and plantations on site, and learn about the techniques employed to preserve beneficial insects, thereby promoting ecological balance.
The recommendations formulated at the conclusion of the workshop pave the way for a better integration of functional biodiversity into production systems. This involves, in particular, reducing pesticide use, diversifying crops, developing infrastructure dedicated to organic agriculture, and gaining a deeper understanding of the role of beneficial insects in the biological control of pests.
