Governor of Ibb inspects performance & activities of Agricultural Sector and Sites of Agricultural Research Station
Ibb - Saba:
The Governor of Ibb, Abdulwahed Salah, inspected the performance of the agricultural sector in the governorate, accompanied by a number of officials. He listened to a detailed explanation of the activities implemented to support agriculture amidst economic challenges.
He also reviewed the sites for establishing an agricultural research station at a cost of 40 million Yemeni riyals, as well as nurseries and agricultural production research. The governor affirmed that agricultural research is a fundamental pillar for development, stressing the importance of scientific studies to advance the agricultural sector and achieve self-sufficiency. He called for unifying efforts to enhance agricultural extension methods and make use of available expertise.
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