Saudi Arabia looking to increase food security
Iyris and Red Sea Global have
introduced the National Food Production Initiative, a new program in Saudi
Arabia focused on reviving unproductive land, supporting local farming,
boosting the economy, and reducing the Kingdom’s dependence on imported
produce.
“This initiative represents our
commitment to sustainably enhancing Saudi Arabia’s food security and building a
resilient, locally sourced food production system,” said John Keppler,
executive chairperson of Iyris, an agri-climate tech firm dedicated to
sustainable agriculture.
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As part of this project, a
0.75-hectare sustainable farming facility has been established in Bada,
transforming previously unproductive land into a fully functional farm. The
facility includes a greenhouse equipped with agriculture technology developed
in Saudi Arabia, now supplying fresh produce to Red Sea Global resorts.
"Using 100% Saudi-developed
technology, partners, and innovation, we’ve transformed Bada into a sustainable
farm, providing fresh produce for Red Sea Global,” Keppler added.
The project integrates Iyris’
SecondSky technologies with Sabic’s Trucircle materials, highlighting the role
of local innovations in advancing the agricultural sector and supporting
farmers. “Bada is now a model farm for local agriculture, offering a scalable
solution for producing local food,” Keppler explained.
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Raed Albasseet, group chief
environment and sustainability officer at Red Sea Global, noted the benefits of
the initiative: “This project has established a local food supply chain that
reduces our carbon footprint and meets our guests’ expectations for
high-quality, locally-grown food.”
Other partners in the National Food
Production Initiative include Sabic, Napco National, Tamala, King Abdullah
University of Science and Technology (KAUST), the University of Tabuk, and
Terraxy. Together, these organizations are working to enhance food security and
support Saudi farmers in developing agriculture suited to challenging climates,
especially as climate change increasingly impacts the region.
Source: https://www.fruitnet.com/
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