As part of the International Dates Council’s efforts to develop the date palm and dates sector and promote sustainable agricultural practices, a training course entitled “Improving Agricultural Practices for Date Palms” was launched today in the city of Merowe, Republic of Sudan, under the patronage of H.E. the Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation. The course is organized by the Council in cooperation with the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation.

The organization of this training course comes within the framework of the Council’s efforts to facilitate the exchange of expertise among member states and support sustainable agricultural development initiatives in the dates sector.

The programs witnessed the participation of specialists, farmers, and stakeholders in the sector, covering the latest agricultural practices and modern technologies in date palm cultivation, farm management, and post-harvest operations, in addition to discussing the challenges and opportunities available for developing the dates industry in Sudan.

A Dates Exhibition is also being held on the sidelines of the course, jointly organized by the Council and the Northern State Date Producers Association, during the period from 19 to 23 October 2025, with the participation of a distinguished group of experts and specialists in date palm cultivation and date production.

These activities are organized as part of the Council’s continuous support for its member states and its cooperation with relevant stakeholders to achieve sustainable development in the date palm and dates sector, while strengthening its economic and social role in a manner that positively impacts farmers and local communities.