Qassim Farmers Harvest Massive 30,000 Tons of Premium Grapes

An Agricultural Boom

The Qassim Region continues to aggressively dominate Saudi agricultural production. Local farmers cultivated a massive, highly profitable grape crop this season. The region now produces an incredible 30,875 tons of grapes annually. Favorable soil and perfect climatic conditions fuel this massive agricultural boom.

Expanding the Vineyards

Ministry official Eng. Salman Al-Suwaina praised the impressive local growth today.

• Vineyards currently cover more than 1,021 hectares of fertile land.
• Local farmers actively manage nearly 1.3 million fruit-bearing grapevines.
• The region cultivates 23 different local and imported grape varieties.

Boosting the Cottage Industry

The government aggressively supports expanding related local food processing industries. They want to maximize profits and increase market competitiveness for local farmers. Workers harvest the grapes manually using strict quality control methods. This massive harvest heavily boosts national food security and economic diversity.

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