In an effort to provide scientific solutions to address climate and environmental challenges, a research team from the Department of Agricultural Machinery and Equipment at the College of Agriculture, University of Basra, conducted a series of advanced laboratory tests to evaluate the performance of agricultural machinery and its impact on soil properties. This followed volunteer fieldwork at the Al-Sharsh demonstration farm, affiliated with the Agricultural Extension and Training Center in Basra Governorate.

The laboratory work included measuring the weighted diameter, which is considered the most accurate scientific indicator for assessing soil fragmentation and fineness resulting from mechanized tillage. This procedure aims to understand how soil responds to different types of plows and agricultural machinery under varying moisture levels, ensuring the creation of a suitable seedbed that minimizes water waste and enhances productivity.

This initiative is part of the ongoing collaboration between the College of Agriculture and the Extension Center, promoting the volunteer role of professors in reclaiming saline lands and providing technical recommendations based on sound research, thus contributing to the sustainability of the agricultural sector in Basra Governorate.