{"id":40801,"date":"2026-03-06T17:07:24","date_gmt":"2026-03-06T17:07:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uomosul.edu.iq\/en\/afcar\/?p=40801"},"modified":"2026-03-06T17:07:24","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T17:07:24","slug":"innovative-environmental-technologies-from-the-university-of-mosul-center-for-arid-farming-and-conservation-agriculture-research-trains-bashiqa-farmers-and-conducts-field-soil-tests-using-biochar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uomosul.edu.iq\/en\/afcar\/2026\/03\/06\/innovative-environmental-technologies-from-the-university-of-mosul-center-for-arid-farming-and-conservation-agriculture-research-trains-bashiqa-farmers-and-conducts-field-soil-tests-using-biochar\/","title":{"rendered":"Innovative Environmental Technologies from the University of Mosul: Center for Arid Farming and Conservation Agriculture Research Trains Bashiqa Farmers and Conducts Field Soil Tests Using Biochar."},"content":{"rendered":"

\u00a0\u00a0 In support of sustainable agricultural practices and the transfer of modern technologies to farmers, a specialized team from the Center for Arid Farming and Conservation Agriculture Research at University of Mosul\u2014comprising several researchers and agricultural engineers\u2014conducted a training workshop on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, in cooperation with the Directorate of Agriculture in Nineveh Governorate. The workshop focused on the production and use of biochar fertilizer derived from olive residues.<\/h3>\n

\u00a0\u00a0 This activity is part of a pilot program for biochar applications in agriculture, aiming to improve soil fertility, reduce reliance on chemical fertilizers, and increase crop productivity, in alignment with global trends toward clean and environmentally friendly agriculture.<\/h3>\n

\u00a0\u00a0 On the following day, Wednesday, March 4, 2026, the Center\u2019s team continued field visits to farmers\u2019 fields in Bashiqa and its surrounding villages. During these visits, the team conducted soil tests on plots treated with experimental biochar fertilizer to evaluate its effects on soil fertility and overall crop quality. These efforts are part of the Center\u2019s commitment to supporting farmers and promoting sustainable farming practices, contributing to the preservation of natural resources and improving food production in the region.<\/h3>\n

\u00a0\u00a0 These activities align with several Sustainable Development Goals, including:<\/h3>\n