Seminar on P.A.A.P.T [Archives:2000/14/Local News]

A seminar on the Problems and Perspective of the Place of Ancient Agricultural Practices and Techniques in Yemen is to be held in Sana’a for the period 18-20 June 2000. Themes that are going to be discussed are the following:
1) The origin, domestication and selection of adapted crops,
2) The control and preservation of scarce natural resources (water and land)
3) The laws and rules governing these ancient agrarian practices and techniques,
4) The impact of the introduction of new technologies,
5) The possible contribution of the ancient agricultural savior-faire to a sustainable development.
Interested participants, to participate or finance the seminar, are welcome to contact the seminar preparatory committee at the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Sana’a Yemeni Genetic Resources Center.
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