Amman: The National Agricultural Research Center (NARC) discussed innovative projects in the agricultural sector as part of efforts to promote innovation and entrepreneurship in agriculture within the Economic Modernization Vision and achieve sustainable agricultural development.
According to Jordan News Agency, the meeting reviewed four specialized entrepreneurial applications submitted to the agricultural innovation and entrepreneurship incubator. These projects include the production of alternative fodder using climate-smart agriculture technologies by Engineer Khaldoun Al-Zubi. Engineer Mohammad Muhaisen presented a smart and environmentally friendly agricultural container. Engineer Montather Al-Twalbeh proposed a project for producing wild artichoke (akoub) through developing sustainable production models for economically valuable wild plants. Engineer Anas Al-Bitar developed a digital application for animal health, focusing on poultry diseases.
NARC Director General Ibrahim Mohammad Al-Rawashdeh emphasized that the center, through its Agricultural Innovation and Entrepreneurship Incubator, is dedicated to fortifying the agricultural innovation system. It supports technology-based agricultural projects, promotes digital transformation, and fosters the green economy. These initiatives aim to enhance production efficiency and improve national food security.
Al-Rawashdeh further explained that these projects serve as an effective model of partnership between scientific research entities and the private sector. They contribute to the swift adoption of agricultural innovations, stimulate youth entrepreneurship, and create quality employment opportunities in rural Jordan. Such efforts are integral in consolidating concepts of sustainability, climate resilience, and competitiveness in the agricultural sector.