Official government website of the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia 
The university, represented by the College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, is participating in the Buraydah Dates Festival, which is held at the Dates City headquarters in Buraydah. The college is holding its exhibition on «The Palm Tree» for 35 days, from the 1st of Dhu al-Hijjah of the current year until the 5th of Muharram of the year 1441 AH.
The "Palm" exhibition includes a full pavilion dedicated to the university and the palm tree, showcasing the university's interest in this blessed tree and explaining its achievements in serving the palm tree. This includes its focus on practical studies and research related to the palm tree, as well as the authorship of books and guides about the palm tree. Additionally, it features the organization of seminars and international conferences focused on the palm tree, and highlights the university's participation in local and international exhibitions and festivals that promote the palm tree.
The exhibition also includes information about red palm weevil caravans organized by the university to educate farmers and interested parties on prevention methods for this pest. More than 800 farmers have benefited from these caravans. Additionally, the exhibition showcases scientific awards established by the university, including the Sheikh Abdullah Al-Suleiman "Joud" Award, supervised by the College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine. This award, worth one million riyals, is presented every two years to winners and researchers in the field of date palms.
The university also ensured, through its exhibition, that there was a section dedicated to palm tree production and its numerous benefits to humans. Furthermore, it featured realistic models of palm trees, including a model of the most important palm tree diseases, which discussed palm tree diseases and pests. This section included insect models and actual pests, with information explained to visitors. Additionally, there was a realistic model of a palm tree showcasing its most important products, displaying all primary and secondary palm tree products. There was also a model of a palm tree with the most important date varieties displayed underneath, featuring authentic, natural dates for which the Kingdom is renowned.
University exhibition workers at the date palm exhibition are keen to display date by-products and processed industries extracted from the fruits, including: date juice (dibs), vinegar production, yeast production, and jam production. It also extends to the production of animal feed, and the manufacturing of compost from palm waste, where palm waste is ground to be used in soil fertilization and to create a suitable agricultural environment for cultivation that retains water and helps improve soil properties and fertility.
It also presents examples of secondary industries based on palm trees, where their parts are utilized in their entirety. Palm trunks are used in furniture making, woodworking, and as ceiling supports. The fiber found on the palm is used for making ropes, mats, rugs, and artificial soil. Additionally, the fronds are utilized to produce bamboo substitutes and as biofuel. Palm leaves (fronds) are also used for making roofs, wall coverings, traditional furniture, parquet flooring, wooden boards, paper pulp, animal feed, and organic fertilizer. Baskets and thermal insulation materials are also made from palm fronds.
The exhibition offers visitors a wealth of valuable information, including methods of date palm propagation, classification, and geography. It showcases the most important types of dates in the Kingdom in general and Al-Qassim in particular, which are well-suited for cultivation and production in the Al-Qassim region. This region is home to preferred varieties for which Al-Qassim is famous, such as the Sukari, Saggae, Hishishi, and Khalas Al-Qassim. Other varieties from outside the region are also featured, including Medjool and Ajwa Al-Madinah, among other different types.
