In the presence of the President of the University of Basra, Professor Dr. Saad Shaheen Hammadi, and the Dean of the College of Agriculture, Assistant Professor Dr. Raghdan Hashem Mohsen, the College of Agriculture held its agricultural marketing festival, “The Dates and Their Products Festival,” in which many relevant companies and departments participated.

A large number of types of dates and their products were displayed at the festival. It also presented a number of models of diseases that affect palm trees and modern methods for treating them and protecting crops from them. The models included some insect infections that affect palm production, especially introduced insects (the red palm weevil) and the most important methods of controlling and preventing these insects.

These events are an opportunity to enhance communication and cooperation between the agricultural sector and interested companies, and they also aim to exchange knowledge and experiences in the field of agriculture and marketing its products. The festival also enhances awareness of the importance of the agricultural sector, enhances interest in developing it and improving the productivity of agricultural crops.

The Dates and Their Products Festival is an opportunity for those interested, where they can learn about the different types of dates and choose the products suitable for them. They can also benefit from the information and advice provided about methods of growing palm trees and maintaining their health.