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Agriculture

Explore the transformation of agriculture in Saudi Arabia. This section covers sustainable farming, food security, and modern irrigation. Learn how new technologies and government support are helping farmers grow more with fewer resources. Stay updated on efforts to improve productivity and build a resilient, future-ready food system.

Latest in Agriculture

Al-Jouf olive presses Agriculture

Al-Jouf Olive Presses Expand to Meet Rising Farmer Demand

SPA — Olive presses in Al-Jouf have begun operating at full capacity for the 2025 harvest season. They are processing…

October 21, 2025
Saudi animal research center Arar Agriculture

Saudi Arabia Builds First Animal Disease Research Center in Arar

SPA — The Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture has started construction on the Saudi animal research center in Arar,…

July 28, 2025
Al-Jouf SIDF loan 2025 Agriculture

Al-Jouf Agricultural Secures SAR 80M Loan from SIDF for Working

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — Al-Jouf Agricultural Development Company has secured a SAR 80 million loan from the Saudi Industrial Development…

July 28, 2025
Al‑Aqiq date palm harvest Agriculture

Al‑Aqiq Farmers Harvest 40 Tons from 1,600 Date Palm Farms

SPA — The annual “Khurfa” season has begun in Al-Aqiq Governorate, Al-Baha Region, where more than 1,600 palm farms are…

July 26, 2025
Saudi Cabinet MoU approvals Agriculture

Saudi Cabinet Approves IFC MoU, Green Exports Plan to Europe

SPA — During its weekly session on Tuesday, chaired by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin…

July 23, 2025
Abha Airport product shipping Agriculture

Abha Airport Eases Honey and Ghee Shipping for Travelers

Abha, Saudi Arabia — In a move to strengthen local commerce and improve logistics, the Aseer Region Development Authority has…

July 22, 2025
JAZADCO shrimp farm loan Agriculture

JAZADCO Secures SAR 25M Loan to Support Shrimp Farm Operations

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — JAZADCO shrimp farm loan of SAR 25 million was finalized on July 21, 2025, marking a…

July 22, 2025
AlUla’s Bounty festival Agriculture

AlUla’s Bounty Festival Opens with Summer Fruit Celebration

SPA — The Royal Commission for AlUla is launching the much-anticipated AlUla’s Bounty festival with a seven-day Summer Fruit Festival…

July 21, 2025
Saudi dairy production technology Agriculture

Saudi Arabia Boosts Dairy Output with Genetic Tech, Local Talent

SPA — Saudi Arabia is advancing dairy production through biotechnology, combining local expertise with genetic technologies to increase milk yields…

July 16, 2025
Saudi date production 2025 Agriculture

Riyadh Fuels Early Saudi Date Harvest with 8M Palms, 80 Varieties

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — Saudi date production in 2025 is off to a strong start, as early harvests are beginning…

July 15, 2025