*Sana’a: Faculty of Agriculture, Food, and Environment Media Office – Sana'a University*

*Saturday, November 7, 2026*

To enhance applied agricultural education and connect theoretical knowledge with field practice, students from the Department of Crops and Plant Breeding at the Faculty of Agriculture, Food, and Environment, Sana'a University, conducted a specialized field application on industrial crop cultivation. Supervised by Eng. Ibraheem Al-Maza'al, the activity aimed to develop students' technical skills and provide hands-on experience across various stages of agricultural production.
The session trained students on the core stages of growing industrial crops, starting with understanding their characteristics and economic and productive significance, as well as selecting and preparing suitable land. It also covered land ridging and spacing, seed preparation, calculating appropriate seeding rates, and carrying out the planting process according to sound scientific standards and practices.
Additionally, the practical session highlighted the importance of establishing optimal plant density and introduced students to various planting methods and factors influencing successful germination and uniform crop growth. Technical aspects related to managing irrigation, fertilization, weed control, and pest management were also addressed, emphasizing their role in improving crop growth, yield, and quality.
The application aimed to equip students with practical skills required for industrial crop production, familiarize them with technical and production requirements, and enhance their ability to apply scientific principles to field operations and overcome production challenges.
This activity aligns with the efforts of the Faculty of Agriculture, Food, and Environment at Sana'a University to develop applied agricultural education and strengthen the competency of its graduates, contributing to the advancement of agricultural production and supporting food security efforts.