First Int’l Forum and Exhibition for Sustainable Agriculture Kicks off in Riyadh

Officials are seen at the International Forum and Exhibition for Sustainable Agriculture (IFESA) in Riyadh. (SPA)
Officials are seen at the International Forum and Exhibition for Sustainable Agriculture (IFESA) in Riyadh. (SPA)
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First Int’l Forum and Exhibition for Sustainable Agriculture Kicks off in Riyadh

Officials are seen at the International Forum and Exhibition for Sustainable Agriculture (IFESA) in Riyadh. (SPA)
Officials are seen at the International Forum and Exhibition for Sustainable Agriculture (IFESA) in Riyadh. (SPA)

Saudi Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Water, Eng. Abdulrahman Al-Fadhly inaugurated on Monday the inaugural International Forum and Exhibition for Sustainable Agriculture (IFESA) in Riyadh.

Held under the slogan "Agricultural Development with Optimal Use of Natural Resources", the event is organized by the National Research and Development Center for Sustainable Agriculture (Estidamah) in cooperation with the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture.

Several international, regional and local experts and specialists in the agricultural sector are attending the event.

Al-Fadhly also inaugurated the forum's accompanying exhibition, featuring both local and international exhibitors. He toured various pavilions showcasing their offerings.

Several agreements were signed between the Estidamah Center, the Agricultural Development Fund, the Saudi Coffee Company, solutions by stc, the Food Development Company, and the Saudi Agricultural Development Company.

The international event serves as a platform to showcase cutting-edge research, studies, and practices in agricultural sustainability. It highlights the latest technologies and innovations contributing to sustainable agriculture.

The forum will host lectures, seminars, discussions, presentations, and workshops led by global experts, presenting the newest practices, research, and studies in sustainable agriculture.

It offers a platform for national and international companies to exhibit and share their latest innovations and experiences in the field of sustainable agriculture.



Saudi Environment Ministry Launches Electronic Service for Agricultural Sector to Connect to Grid

Saudi Environment Ministry Launches Electronic Service for Agricultural Sector to Connect to Grid
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Saudi Environment Ministry Launches Electronic Service for Agricultural Sector to Connect to Grid

Saudi Environment Ministry Launches Electronic Service for Agricultural Sector to Connect to Grid

The Saudi Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture has launched an electronic service, as part of the Liquid Fuel Displacement Program, which aims to displace up to one million barrels of liquid fuels across the agriculture, industry and utilities sectors by 2030.
The new electronic service enables targeted farm owners to register their requests to connect their agricultural holdings to the electricity grid and reduce reliance on liquid fuel, SPA reported.
The ministry, in cooperation with the Ministry of Energy, the Saudi Electricity Regulatory Authority, the Saudi Electricity Company, and the Agricultural Development Fund, aims to reduce factors affecting the sustainability of the agricultural sector in the Kingdom, and contribute to preserving the environment, in line with the goals of the Kingdom Vision 2030.
The Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture encourages targeted farm owners to register to connect to the grid through the electronic platform Naama.