Beit Dajan Municipality Hall – Nablus
Organizers:
Biodiversity & Environmental Research Center (BERC), in cooperation with the Nablus Directorate of Agriculture, within the framework of the EONANOBIOPS project funded by the European Union under the Interreg NEXT MED Programme.
Event Description:
The Biodiversity & Environmental Research Center (BERC) organized a training workshop entitled:
“Enhancing Sustainable Tomato Production through Safe Pest Management”, under the EU-funded EONANOBIOPS project, implemented in partnership with institutions from Palestine, Tunisia, Greece, and Italy.
The workshop aimed to introduce farmers to safe agricultural practices and reduce reliance on chemical pesticides through the adoption of innovative, eco-friendly biopesticides based on essential oils and nanotechnology.
Program Highlights:
-
Welcome remarks by Mr. Rifaat Abu Hanesh (Village Council Member).
-
Opening by Prof. Mohammed S. Shtayeh (President of BERC).
-
Introduction to BERC and its role by Dr. Rana Jamous.
-
Lecture by Eng. Imad Eid (Ministry of Agriculture) on the safe use of chemical pesticides and best practices.
-
Interactive session led by researcher Salam Abuzaitoun with farmers, addressing key tomato pests and diseases in greenhouses—particularly Tuta absoluta—and presenting integrated pest management (IPM) solutions and innovative EO-based nano-biopesticides developed within the project.
Participants:
The workshop was attended by staff from the Nablus Directorate of Agriculture, led by Eng. Fawzi Abu Jish, who coordinated the event with the project team, along with active participation from local farmers.
Significance:
This workshop is part of EONANOBIOPS efforts to raise farmers’ awareness of safe agricultural practices and provide sustainable alternatives to chemical pesticides, thereby protecting the environment and ensuring healthy, safe food for future generations.