As part of the national strategy to develop research projects, the Director of the Scientific and Technical Research Center for Arid Regions (CRSTRA), Professor Kachbar Mohamed Saif Allah, participated on July 28, 2025, in a coordination meeting at the National School of Agriculture with officials from the Higher Education and Scientific Research sector and the Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development, and Fisheries. The discussions focused on enhancing collaboration between the two sectors in saffron cultivation, emphasizing the need to coordinate field efforts and overcome challenges in preparation for the upcoming planting season at the end of next month.