A team from the Genetic Resources Department at the Center for Arid Farming and Conservation Agriculture Research began preparing the soil inside the Center’s greenhouses on Monday, 26 October 2026, in preparation for planting various broad bean varieties.

  The work involved removing weeds and refining the soil structure to create favourable growing conditions for root development and ensure the successful establishment of seedlings. Greenhouse cultivation of leguminous crops can also contribute to the principles of conservation agriculture through the efficient use of available resources, particularly water, while improving productivity per unit area.

  This activity reflects the Center’s ongoing efforts to promote sustainable agricultural practices, evaluate diverse crop varieties, and improve resource-use efficiency under protected cultivation conditions.

  This activity contributes to several United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 2: Zero Hunger; SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure; SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production; SDG 13: Climate Action; and SDG 15: Life on Land.

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