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[^1]\n\nOsmar Benítez, president of the Junta Agroempresarial Dominicana (JAD), stated on 2026-09-02 that the agricultural sector urgently needs at least 20 professionals with master's degrees in entomology, phytopathology, nematology, and virology. [^2]\n\nAsjana David signed a cooperation agreement with the JAD aimed at strengthening training, research, innovation, technology transfer, and continuous education. [^3]\n\nThe Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo (UASD) rector, Jorge Asjana David, participated in the XXVIII National Meeting of Leaders of the Agricultural Sector organized by the Junta Agroempresarial Dominicana (JAD), where the Dominican Republic's Minister of the Presidency, José Ignacio Paliza, and Minister of Agriculture, Francisco Oliverio Espaillat, were also present. [^4]\n\nOsmar Benítez highlighted the need to form specialists in the proper handling of agrochemicals and different areas of plant production, while veterinary medicine specialists with master's degrees in animal health are required in the livestock sector. [^5]\n\nThe Ministry of Agriculture is currently developing actions to incorporate 315 technicians and professionals into five specialized training programs through alliances with national and international universities and cooperation agencies. [^6]\n\nAt the meeting, Asjana David delivered a conference titled 'La visión del rector de la UASD sobre la formación de capital humano para la transformación competitiva de la agropecuaria y la agroindustria dominicana'. [^7]\n\nIn the conference, Asjana David stated that UASD is linked to society and committed to training professionals who can respond to the needs of the Dominican agricultural sector. 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