Luxor launches first field schools to train farmers on tomato leafminer control

Luxor's Agriculture Directorate has launched the first farmer field schools in Esna district to train farmers on managing the tomato leafminer pest.

• The school launched at a farm in the Kaiman desert area as part of the national campaign, with sponsorship from Heinz and Climate Vision Consultant.
• Sessions opened discussion with farmers on identifying the pest, recognizing infestation symptoms, and approved control methods.
• The launch follows directives from Agriculture Minister Alaa El-Din Farouk and Luxor Governor Abdel-Mottaleb Amara.
• Agriculture research and pest control officials attended, including Ahmed El-Samman and Abdelazim Morsi.