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SABIC Introduces ‘Smart’ Techniques to Increase Farmer Productivity

SABIC Introduces ‘Smart’ Techniques to Increase Farmer Productivity
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SABIC Introduces ‘Smart’ Techniques to Increase Farmer Productivity

SABIC Introduces ‘Smart’ Techniques to Increase Farmer Productivity

Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) has introduced a series of smart techniques and practices that help farmers enhance efficiency, production and profits.

This presentation was made during the company's participation in the 25th Arab Fertilizer Forum and Exhibition that concluded in Cairo on Thursday.

SABIC showcased the pioneering researches at its subsidy Estidamah Agricultural Research Center in Riyadh, established in 2008. Raddy Alfaridi, Director of Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs at the center, presented a lecture on Estidamah researches regarding the efficiency of water usage in modern agricultural greenhouses.

This falls in line with the center’s efforts in increasing production to promote food security in the Kingdom through its research on conditions most suitable for crops.

The company also shed light on its guiding agricultural convoy in which more than 7,000 farmers from around 120 sites in the MENA region took part last year.

This event was launched end of 2018 in cooperation with the Arab Fertilizer Association, the Saudi Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture, and relevant departments to enrich the technical knowledge of farmers.

Engineer Samir Al-Abdrabbuh, Agri-Nutrients Executive Vice President, affirmed that SABIC has been working for the past 25 years with the Arab Fertilizer Association and its farmer members to face modern agricultural challenges and to enhance the food supplies in MENA and the world.

Abdrabbuh noted that the company’s scientists continue to develop innovative solutions to increase crops.

He added that SABIC’s contributions are not restricted to lab experiments but extend to the exchange of expertise.

SABIC dedicates time and efforts for visiting fields, communicating with farmers and helping them acquire the required skills and benefit from the company’s solutions, said Abdrabbuh.

The 25th Arab Fertilizer Forum and Exhibition saw the attendance of more than 500 officials from 130 organizations from 30 states.

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Logistics Zones Spread in Saudi Arabia to Consolidate World Trade

Containers are seen at King Abdul Aziz Port, also known as Dammam Port. SPA
Containers are seen at King Abdul Aziz Port, also known as Dammam Port. SPA
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Logistics Zones Spread in Saudi Arabia to Consolidate World Trade

Containers are seen at King Abdul Aziz Port, also known as Dammam Port. SPA
Containers are seen at King Abdul Aziz Port, also known as Dammam Port. SPA

Data has shown a spread of logistics areas in Saudi Arabia, bringing the total number of existing centers to 22 in the past year, a 267% increase compared to the base year 2021, with a total area exceeding 34 million square meters.

This year, several international companies announced the opening of new logistics areas, the latest of which was the opening of Maersk, the Danish international container shipping company, which represents the largest logistics investment in Jeddah port in Western Saudi Arabia valued at 1.3 billion riyals (350 million dollars).

Saudi Arabia also continues its efforts to enhance its transport and logistics services system, planning to reach 59 logistics areas by 2030, to strengthen competitiveness, and support trade and industrial movement.

According to the Warehousing and Logistics Statistics Publication 2023 of the General Authority for Statistics, the Eastern Region had the highest number of logistics centers, with 6 centers covering an area of 6.3 million square meters, followed by Riyadh Region and Makkah Region, each with 5 logistics centers, with a total area of 20 million square meters in Makkah and 4.9 million square meters in Riyadh.

The publication said data indicated that the total quantity of cargo imported and exported via maritime transport reached 308.7 million tons, and the quantity of external cargo via land transport reached 24.9 million tons. The quantity of cargo transported by railway was 14.3 million tons, while the quantity of cargo via air transport, both imported and exported, accounted for 918 thousand tons.

Data also revealed that the total number of warehouses in the Kingdom was 12,451, covering an area of 22.8 million square meters. Riyadh Region had the highest number of warehouses and area, with 6,584 warehouses covering an area of 10.6 million square meters, followed by Makkah Region with 2,224 warehouses, covering an area of 6.5 million square meters.

The number of general warehouse licenses was the highest, totaling 6,923 licenses, which constituted 55.6% of the total licenses. This was followed by humidity-controlled warehouses with 2,115 licenses, accounting for 17% of the total licenses, and refrigerated warehouses with 2,006 licenses, making up 16% of the total licenses.

In 2023, the number of valid licenses for good transport (activities) reached 7,963 licenses, where Riyadh Region had the highest number of active licenses at 1,996.

According to the data for 2023, the total number of sales outlets of postal service exceeded 1,300. The number of cargos reached over 140 million, with an average delivery time of 2.45 days.

As for the total number of customs clearance activity licenses valid for 2023, they amounted to 170 licenses. Customs authority licenses were the highest in the number of licenses valid for 2023, with 57 licenses, followed by air ports licenses with 47 licenses.

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, who is also Chairman of the Supreme Committee for Transport and Logistics, launched in 2023 the Master Plan for Logistics Centers, which aims to develop the infrastructure of the Kingdom’s logistical sector, diversify the local economy, and enhance Saudi Arabia's status as a leading investment destination and a global logistical hub.