Dr. Marwan Basheer Ismail Participated in an International Seminar on Digital Agricultural Transformation in China

Dr. Marwan Basheer Ismail, from the College of Agricultural Engineering Sciences (CAES) at the University of Duhok, participated in a specialized international training program entitled "Seminar on Digital Transformation and Development of Agriculture and Rural Areas for Developing Countries." The seminar was hosted by Henan University of Technology (HAUT) in Zhengzhou City, Henan Province, People's Republic of China, and was held between September 8 and September 28, 2026.

The program brought together agricultural researchers, officials, and specialists from developing countries to examine innovative pathways for modernizing rural agriculture. Throughout the three-week intensive training, participants explored advanced technological solutions, including the Agricultural Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence and machine vision for smart crop and pest management, precision agriculture, and big data governance. In addition, the seminar covered smart grain warehousing, food security strategies, blockchain-based traceability, and e-commerce models tailored to developing nations.

Alongside specialized academic lectures delivered by leading faculty members, the training included technical and cultural study visits across Beijing, Kaifeng, and Luoyang, featuring the China National Grain Museum. Dr. Ismail’s participation provided valuable exposure to cutting-edge digital agricultural innovations, supporting the college’s ongoing efforts to integrate modern technologies into its research and educational programs.

CAES Information Services Office, October 10, 2026

Reported by: Sipal Mohammed Taher Yousif & Bilnd Jalal H. Hambi