Saudi Farmers Markets Celebrates the UN’s Year of Fruits and Vegetables

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Saudi Arabia decided to pilot a new farmers market event in January 2021 to promote and preserve the local food culture in Saudi communities. The farmers market was organized in the Saudi town of Ad Diriyah at the Ras Al-Naama farm by the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO). This event was held in support of the celebration of the United Nations Year of Fruits and Vegetables and included a ceremony to commemorate the year. There were several important figures of the Saudi agricultural sector in attendance, including the Saudi minister of environment, water, and agriculture, Abdul Rahman Al-Fadli, the CEO of the Saudi Food and Drug Authority, Dr. Hisham bin Saad Al-Jadhey, and the Director-General of the FAO in the Kingdom, Dr. Abu Bakr Mohammed.
The new farmers' market showcased an impressive range of Saudi grown produce and promoted the health and sustainability benefits of buying locally grown fruits and vegetables. There are now plans, fully backed by the Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture and the Saudi Culinary Arts Commission, to expand this initiative to other regions of the country.
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has advanced towards achieving self-sufficiency in agricultural production and is rapidly investing in newer tech-enabled solutions aimed at increasing the sustainability and efficiency of the agricultural sector.
With proactive developments taking place, it sure is an exciting time to be a part of this sector.

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