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Signing of Cooperation Agreement Between AARINENA and CACAARI

A cooperation agreement was officially signed between AARINENA and the Central Asia and the Caucasus Association of Agricultural Research Institutions (CACAARI) during the Executive Committee Meeting held in İzmir, Türkiye.

The agreement was signed by Dr. Mustafa Altuğ ATALAY, President of AARINENA, and Dr. Botir Dosov, Executive Director of CACAARI, in the presence of Executive Committee members and partner organizations.

The agreement aims to strengthen cooperation in agricultural research, training, capacity building, and scientific exchange between the two organizations. It also promotes joint initiatives, workshops, and knowledge-sharing activities, as well as coordinated efforts to address regional challenges such as climate change, water scarcity, and food security.

Both parties emphasized the importance of inter-regional collaboration to enhance agricultural innovation and support sustainable development.

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AARINENA Executive Committee Meeting Held in İzmir, Türkiye

The Executive Committee of the AARINENA convened its meeting in İzmir, Türkiye, on 14–15 May 2026, under the presidency of Dr. Mustafa Altuğ ATALAY, President of AARINENA and Director General of the General Directorate of Agricultural Research and Policies (TAGEM).
The meeting brought together Executive Committee members and regional and international partners to review progress, discuss strategic priorities, and strengthen cooperation in agricultural research and innovation across regions.
The meeting was generously hosted by TAGEM, whose excellent organization and warm hospitality were highly appreciated by all participants.
The agenda included presentations from key regional and international organizations, including Central Asia and the Caucasus Association of Agricultural Research Institutions (CACAARI), Arab Forum for Rural Advisory Services (AFRAS), Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA), and the Asia-Pacific Association of Agricultural Research Institutions (APAARI), highlighting opportunities for enhanced collaboration, knowledge exchange, and joint action on shared agricultural challenges.
During the Executive Committee deliberations, participants reviewed AARINENA’s ongoing programs, thematic networks, and strategic partnerships, and explored ways to further strengthen regional agricultural research cooperation to address food security, climate change, and sustainable agricultural development.

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Dear Colleagues and Partners,

On behalf of the organizers, we are pleased to share with you an invitation to participate in the 13th International Conference on Agriculture (AGRICO 2026), which will be held on 17–18 September 2026 in Bali, Indonesia, under the theme:

“Powering the Future of Sustainability for More Prosperous Farming.”

AGRICO 2026 will be organized as a hybrid event, allowing both in-person and virtual participation. The conference will bring together leading experts, researchers, policymakers, and stakeholders from around the world to exchange knowledge, foster collaboration, and advance sustainable agriculture.

Important Dates:
Abstract Submission Deadline: 23 April 2026
Conference Dates: 17–18 September 2026

Special Discounts:
30% discount for academic networks using promo code: P001
25% discount for other networks using promo code: AGRICO26

Abstract Submission:
https://t.co/KXnTCVT4UX

More Information & Registration:
https://t.co/X73cRS17m7

We encourage you to share this opportunity within your respective networks and consider participating in this important global event.

We look forward to your active engagement and valuable contributions.

[FAO e-Agriculture @FAOeagriculture]

How can digital tools transform farming? 🚜💻

Join the #AFRAS webinar TOMORROW to explore scaling digital advisory services across the region.

📅 8 April | 10:00 AM Cairo

🔗 Details & Registration: https://t.co/TuxtV60n9S

#AgInnovation

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Join us for an insightful regional webinar organized under the Arab Forum for Rural Advisory Services (AFRAS):

“Scaling Digital Rural Advisory Services in the Near East and North Africa: Opportunities, Innovations, and Practical Recommendations.”

📅 8 April 2026
🕙 10:00 AM Cairo Time (11:00 AM Jordan Time)

AARINENA will contribute under Session 1: Policy & Institutional Perspective, highlighting the role of research institutions in advancing digital RAS.

🔗 Register here: https://t.co/zCSjgDLtns

[FARA Africa @FARAinfo]

register to join us March 30th as we honor women's leadership in agriculture

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Eid Mubarak 🌾

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🌾 In celebration of the International Year of Women Farmers, AARINENA—together with APAARI, FARA, CACAARI & AFRAS—invites you to the Webinar Series 2026.

👩‍🌾 Honoring women’s leadership in sustainable agriculture, innovation, and climate resilience.

🔗 Register: https://t.co/HJkYGjeSLz

[APAARI @APAARI]

🌍🌱 Join the Webinar Series 2026 celebrating the International Year of Women Farmers! Hosted by APAARI, @aarinena , @FARAinfo , CACAARI & AFRAS.

🔗 Register now to secure your spot: https://t.co/9Ne8wahiwC

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Ramadan Mubarak 🌙

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🌱 Plant Protection Webinar | Join Our Online Lecture!

The Plant Protection Network of AARINENA is pleased to invite you to an online lecture on:

The Effect of Using Garlic Extract as an Environmentally Friendly Approach and a Sustainable Agricultural Practice in Controlling Fusarium Wilt Disease in Cucumber Plants
تأثير استخدام مستخلص الثوم كنهج صديق للبيئة وممارسة زراعية مستدامة في مكافحة مرض الذبول الفيوزاريومي في نباتات الخيار

🎤 Speaker: Eng. Bilal Mohammad Sharman
Directorate of Plant Protection Research, National Agricultural Research Center (NARC), Jordan

💻 Zoom:
https://t.co/GWuNdF3BEv
Meeting ID: 997 5982 4297 | Passcode: 322558
Date & Time: Monday, 16 Feb 2026 | 6:00 PM (Jordan Time)

🌍 Open invitation – all are welcome!

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AARINENA Executive Secretary Visits TAGEM to Meet Newly Elected President Dr. Mustafa Altuğ Atalay

Ankara, Turkey – Dr. Rida Shibli, Executive Secretary of AARINENA, visited the General Directorate of Agricultural Research and Policies (TAGEM) of Turkey to meet with Dr. Mustafa Altuğ ATALAY, Director General of TAGEM and newly elected President of AARINENA for the 2026–2028 term, following his election during the General Assembly meeting held in Amman in December 2025.

During the visit, Dr. ATALAY and Dr. Shibli discussed AARINENA’s current situation, strategic priorities, and vision for the next three years, focusing on enhancing regional cooperation and promoting sustainable agricultural development across the Near East and North Africa.

Dr. ATALAY emphasized Turkey’s commitment to continuing cooperation and supporting AARINENA's efforts in the region, while Dr. Shibli expressed appreciation for this support and highlighted the importance of learning from Turkey’s successful achievements in the agricultural sector.

The program also included a field visit to the Directorate of the National Botanical Garden of Turkey and the Field Crops Central Research Institute, where Dr. Shibli admired the extensive efforts made by TAGEM’s institutions to strengthen Turkey’s agricultural sector. Dr. Shibli reaffirmed AARINENA’s commitment to benefiting from these initiatives and fostering a collaborative environment in the region under the leadership of TAGEM.

[Tarımsal Araştırmalar ve Politikalar Genel Md. @tagemgovtr]

🤝 TAGEM ve AARINENA Arasında Güçlü İş Birliği!
Genel Müdürümüz Sayın Dr. M. Altuğ ATALAY’ın AARINENA Başkanlığına seçilmesinin ardından; Genel Sekreter Sayın Dr. Rida Shibli ve Sayın Rayeh Alghsoon Genel Müdürlüğümüzü ziyaret etti.
Görüşmelerde geleceğe yönelik ortak projeler ve organizasyonlar planlanırken; Heyet TAGEM’e bağlı Milli Botanik Bahçesi Müdürlüğü ve Tarla Bitkileri Merkez Araştırma Enstitümüzde incelemelerde bulundu. 🌍🌱
@TCTarim @aarinena @millibotanik @tarlabitkileri

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🚀 Space Technology | Join Our Online Lecture!

AARINENA invites you to an online lecture on:

What Can Space Technology Offer Us
ماذا تقدم تكنولوجيا الفضاء لنا

🎤 Speaker: Dr. Qais Al-Omari
Training Department Director, The Regional Center for Space Science and Technology Education for Western Asia (RCSSTEWA)
Royal Geographical Center – Jordan

💻 Zoom:
https://t.co/qUDRYGd7V7
Meeting ID: 995 5339 3895 | Passcode: 996291
Monday, 9 Feb 2026 | 6:00 PM (Jordan Time)

🌍 Open invitation – all are welcome!

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AARINENA Strengthens Youth and Climate Collaboration through Partnership with GGF

AARINENA has signed a Cooperation Agreement with the Green Generation Foundation (GGF) as part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen partnerships with active institutions working in the fields of sustainable agriculture, climate change, and youth empowerment across the NENA region.

The agreement was signed on behalf of AARINENA by Dr. Rida Shibli, Executive Secretary of the Association, and on behalf of the Green Generation Foundation by Mr. Abdallah Dreiat, Board Member of the Foundation.

The agreement aims to enhance collaboration between the two parties through knowledge exchange, joint programs and activities, capacity-building initiatives, and the promotion of youth engagement in agricultural research, innovation, and climate action. It also seeks to strengthen the link between scientific research, community-based action, and policy dialogue related to sustainability and climate resilience.

The Green Generation Foundation (GGF) is a youth-led, non-profit organization based in Jordan, dedicated to empowering young people in the areas of environmental protection, climate change, and sustainable development. The Foundation focuses on building youth leadership capacities and promoting meaningful youth participation in addressing environmental and climate-related challenges at local, national, and regional levels.

Both parties emphasized that this partnership reflects AARINENA’s continued commitment to expanding its regional network and collaborating with youth-driven and community-based organizations, in support of agricultural innovation, climate-resilient food systems, and the development of a new generation of leaders in the region.

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🕷️ Plant Protection | Join Our Online Lecture!

The Plant Protection Network – AARINENA invites you to an online lecture on:

Toxicity of Some Acaricides Against the Egg Stage of the Two-Spotted Spider Mite (Tetranychus urticae) Under Laboratory Conditions

🎤 Speaker: Eng. Esraa Salem
National Agricultural Research Center, Jordan

🎙 Moderated by: Prof. Firas Al-Zyoud
Plant Protection Network Coordinator – AARINENA

💻 Zoom:
https://t.co/FA9Kb3aOhD
Meeting ID: 938 0879 0865 | Passcode: 739533

📅 Thursday, 29 Jan 2026
⏰ 5:00 PM (Jordan Time)

🌍 Open invitation – all are welcome!

[Khalifa International Award for Date Palm @kiaaiae]

تدعوكم جائزة خليفة الدولية لنخيل التمر والابتكار الزراعي، بالتعاون مع جامعة الإمارات العربية المتحدة، للمشاركة في أكبر مؤتمر عالمي متخصص في زراعة النخيل وصناعة التمور، والذي يُعقد في أبوظبي من 28 أبريل إلى 1 مايو 2026.
يجمع المؤتمر نخبة من العلماء، الهيئات الدولية، مراكز البحوث، القطاع الخاص، ومنتجي ومصدّري التمور من مختلف بلدان العالم

التسجيل مفتوح الآن ولغاية 31 يناير 2026 عبر الموقع الإلكتروني للمؤتمر:
https://t.co/rJCtv2KQBu

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💡 Unlock Innovation | Join Our Webinar!

The Agricultural Business Network – AARINENA invites you to an inspiring webinar on:

From Idea to Application: How Innovation Drives Business Creation

🎤 Speaker: Dr. Khaled Khreisat
Founder & CEO, JAIP (Academia–Industry Integration Platform).

🎙 Moderated by Dr. Rida Shibli, Executive Secretary of AARINENA.

💻 Zoom: https://t.co/jZxJMOC42j
Meeting ID: 865 7274 6468 | Passcode: 879672
📅 Monday, 26 Jan 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM (Jordan Time)

💡 We look forward to your participation!