Assistant Professor Dr. Waleed Badr Al-Din Mahmood, Director Center for Smart Agriculture Research at Al-Noor University, accompanied by his research team, visited AFCAR Center at the University of Mosul on Monday, 26 October 2026. The visit aimed to learn about the Center’s research activities and explore new opportunities for joint cooperation between the two institutions.

  The delegation was received by Professor Dr. Mohammed Subhi Mustafa Al-Tawil, Director of AFCAR Center. The visit included an overview of the Center’s major research activities and projects in the fields of dryland and conservation agriculture, followed by a field tour of the experimental fields and research laboratories, where the delegation also viewed the agricultural machinery and equipment available at the Center.

  The visit provided an opportunity for researchers from both institutions to exchange scientific knowledge and expertise and discuss ways to strengthen joint research activities. Discussions also explored the possibility of implementing future research projects and scientific studies aimed at utilizing modern technologies and agricultural innovations to advance the agricultural sector and enhance its capacity to address the challenges of water scarcity and climate change.

  The visit highlighted the importance of communication and integration between research centers and universities as an essential step towards establishing effective scientific partnerships, exchanging successful experiences, and promoting innovation in smart, dryland, and conservation agriculture. Such collaboration is expected to contribute to improving the quality of scientific research and keeping pace with the latest developments in the agricultural field.

  This visit aligns with several United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including Goal 2 (Zero Hunger), Goal 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), Goal 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure), Goal 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), Goal 13 (Climate Action), and Goal 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).

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