President of Benha University Inspects Field Day Training Students on the Latest Strawberry Cultivation Techniques in Moshtohor

Prof. Nasser El-Gizawy, President of Benha University, inspected the field day organized by the Faculty of Agriculture in Moshtohor in cooperation with Al-Salam International Company for Agricultural Investment. The event aimed to train students on the latest techniques for cultivating and managing strawberry crops and to equip them with practical experience that meets the requirements of the agricultural labor market.
The inspection was attended by Prof. Gehan Abdel-Hady, Vice President for Graduate Studies and Research; Prof. Taha Ashour, Vice President for Community Service and Environmental Development; Prof. Ali Shams El-Din, former President of Benha University; Prof. El-Sayed Khater, Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture; Eng. Mahmoud El-Sayed, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Al-Salam International Company for Agricultural Investment, along with his accompanying delegation; the Faculty's vice deans; the University's Assistant Secretaries for Community Service and Administrative Affairs; as well as a number of faculty members and students.
The University President toured the training activities and practical applications in which the students participated. These covered the latest scientific methods in strawberry production — from land preparation and selection of suitable seedlings, through modern irrigation and fertilization systems, to pest and disease control methods, improving crop quality, and increasing productivity.
Prof. Nasser El-Gizawy affirmed that Benha University places great importance on field and applied training as one of the main pillars for developing the educational process. He highlighted the importance of linking academic study with practical applications and labor market needs, and of strengthening cooperation with specialized companies and institutions to transfer modern expertise to students and refine their professional skills. El-Gizawy added that the university is working to expand its cooperation base with private-sector institutions and production entities in order to implement specialized training programs that keep pace with the rapid developments in the agricultural sector. He emphasized that the Faculty of Agriculture possesses the scientific, research, and academic capabilities that qualify it to play an active role in supporting the state's plans for sustainable agricultural development and in preparing cadres capable of adopting modern production methods and enhancing the competitiveness of Egyptian crops.
Prof. El-Sayed Khater, Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture, explained that organizing the field day comes within the Faculty's plan to expand practical and applied training and to introduce students to the latest technologies used in the cultivation of horticultural crops — particularly those of economic and export importance, foremost among them strawberries. He affirmed the Faculty's commitment to building effective partnerships with the private sector to support the educational and research process.
Eng. Mahmoud El-Sayed, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Al-Salam International Company for Agricultural Investment, affirmed the company's keenness to fulfill its role in supporting and qualifying young agricultural cadres by transferring practical expertise and modern technologies to students of agricultural faculties. He noted that the company provides them with the opportunity to become familiar with the latest agricultural practices, the real challenges facing production in the field, and ways of addressing them on modern scientific bases.
He added that cooperation with Benha University and its Faculty of Agriculture represents a successful model of integration between academic institutions and the private sector, and contributes to preparing graduates who possess the knowledge and skills needed to meet the requirements of the agricultural labor market. He confirmed the company's continued support for training programs and applied activities that contribute to achieving sustainable agricultural development.
The field day witnessed active participation and interaction from students in the field applications and specialized workshops. They were given the opportunity to closely explore the latest techniques used in strawberry cultivation and management, enhancing their practical experience, raising their professional competence, and underscoring the importance of integration between educational institutions and the productive sector in preparing a new generation of qualified agricultural cadres.