Within the framework of the project "Capacity Building of Personnel in Jordanian Olive Industry" that is funded by the European Union, a workshop for olive farmers was held in olive center at the University of Jordan for five days, in October to November 2015-2016. The head of Agriculture Engineering Association opened the workshop and pointed out that holding such workshops will strengthen the relationship between the academic staff and the field, which will promote the olive production sector in Jordan.

The lecturers were : Dr. Georgios Psarras, Dr. K. Chartzoulakis, Prof. Ahmad Katbeh, Prof Tafeq AlAntari, 

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