Samia Gargouri

The National Institute of Agronomic Research of Tunisia (INRAT) is a public research institution under the Ministry of Agriculture. As Tunisia’s oldest agronomic research institute, INRAT has significantly contributed to modernizing the agricultural sector and agro-systems. In 2017, it was honored with the President of the Republic's prize for best research and innovation institution. INRAT operates seven laboratories in Tunis and five research stations across diverse climatic regions. Its mission includes conducting research, developing new crop varieties, improving animal breeds, enhancing agricultural production systems, transferring technology, and providing training and advisory services. The institute’s expertise spans a wide range of agricultural fields. INRAT's multidisciplinary team includes agronomists, horticulturists, plant pathologists, breeders, rural economists, and agricultural engineers. With extensive experience in managing international research projects, INRAT participates in European initiatives such as H2020, Horizon Europe, Erasmus+, and PRIMA, ensuring effective project supervision and implementation. Additionally, INRAT fosters stakeholder engagement through numerous partnerships, working closely with farmers, cooperatives, industry, NGOs, and policymakers.