PREFACE: The 4th International Conference on Agricultural Sciences (4thICAS)

Abstract

Dear All,Mesopotamia, Iraq at present, is the homeland of the oldest human civilizations that contributed in transferring of mankind from the prehistoric to urbanization era. In fact, there are numerous examples including those in agriculture aspect proves this participation such as the first cultivation of wheat and barley crops, sheep farming and systems of crops watering. As consequence of this cultural heritage and message of the University of Kerbala for improvement of the quality of education and scientific research in serving the community, College of Agriculture was established in 2005 to contribute in development of agricultural society. This is by graduating of agricultural engineers who are able to participate in improvement of society and contribute in the advancement of agricultural aspects. Additionally, we believe that the establishment of scientific conferences is one of the most important approaches of scientific development to solve problems including those of farmers and it is also a great opportunity for scientific communication and exchanging of experiences between researchers and various scientific institutions. Therefore, the Fourth International Conference on Agricultural Sciences is held on the 17-18th of November/2019 in our college this year and we, with God willing, are planning to hold it every year.Sincerely yours,Prof. Dr. Thamer K. AljanabiDean of Agriculture College/University of KerbalaThe chairman of 4thICAS/2019