Saudi Arabia’s Agriculture Sector Grows Stronger with New Investments
In a move to enhance food security and achieve self-sufficiency by 2030, Saudi Arabia is set to strengthen its agriculture sector with five new investments in the Al-Baha region.
Projects Aimed at Boosting Domestic Crop Production
The Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture announced these opportunities through its FURAS portal, signaling a push towards cultivating orchards, coffee, palm trees, and producing flowers and wild plants.
Agricultural Boom Despite Desert Landscape
Despite the majority of the country being desert, Saudi Arabia is leading an agricultural boom to boost domestic crop production and reduce dependence on imported food.
Complete Self-Sufficiency in Dates and Dairy Products
The Kingdom has already achieved complete self-sufficiency in dates, fresh dairy products, and table eggs, showcasing its progress in the agricultural sector.
New Investment Opportunities in Coffee City Project
One of the new investment opportunities includes a coffee city project aiming to cultivate over 150,000 trees across a vast area, with a production capacity exceeding 15,000 tonnes.
Strategic Importance of Projects for Food Security
The Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture emphasized the strategic importance of the projects in enhancing agricultural productivity and ensuring long-term food security for the Kingdom.
Launch of Saudi AgriFood Tech Alliance
MEWA recently announced the launch of the first Saudi AgriFood Tech Alliance, aiming to unite and mobilize a network of food and agriculture stakeholders to deploy technological solutions on a national scale.
Conclusion
With these new investments and initiatives, Saudi Arabia is taking significant steps towards strengthening its agriculture sector and achieving food security goals under Vision 2030.