25 May 2026
Under the patronage of Professor Ahmed El-Minshawy, President of Assiut University, the Agricultural Experiments and Research Center at the Faculty of Agriculture held a meeting to review its current work plan and discuss mechanisms for developing the Center and maximizing the utilization of its production and research services. The meeting aimed to support the educational process and serve the local community, and was attended by Professor Mohamed Ahmed El-Adawy, Vice President for Community Service and Environmental Development Affairs and Chairman of the Center’s Board of Directors.
Professor Ahmed El-Minshawy affirmed that Assiut University is committed to developing the agricultural sector in line with the Egyptian state’s vision for achieving sustainable development. He emphasized the University’s commitment to strengthening the research and applied roles of specialized centers and units, transforming them into effective productive entities that contribute to supporting the national economy and serving society.
He further noted that the Agricultural Experiments and Research Center possesses distinguished scientific and human capabilities that enable it to play an important role in providing innovative solutions to agricultural challenges facing the Upper Egypt region, particularly in water use rationalization, addressing climate change, and developing modern agricultural production systems.
The meeting was attended by Professor Adel Mohamed Mahmoud, Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture; Professor Galal Abdel Fattah El-Soghair, Vice Dean for Community Service and Environmental Development; Professor Gamal Abdel Latif, Head of the Plant Protection Department; Professor Rashad Abdel Wahab, Head of the Fruit Department; Professor Bahi Ragab, Supervisor of El-Gharib Farm in the Assiut Valley; in addition to members of the Center’s Board of Directors.
For his part, Professor Mohamed Ahmed El-Adawy reviewed the proposed implementation steps for developing production units and farms, stressing the importance of optimal utilization of available resources and agricultural lands affiliated with the University, in a way that contributes to providing high-quality products at affordable prices for citizens.
He also noted that the development plan includes strengthening cooperation with relevant agricultural sector entities, as well as providing a practical training environment for students of the Faculty of Agriculture to equip them with the necessary applied experience and prepare them for the labor market.
The meeting also discussed several development proposals related to farms and production units, and the enhancement of the Center’s role in supporting research, training, and consultancy activities, in line with community needs and the requirements of modern agricultural development.
