Saudi Arabia launches practical training packages for farmers
Estidamah and Saudi Reef Academy will turn research findings into field training programmes.
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Saudi Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture Abdulrahman Alfadley launched an initiative to develop training packages for farmers on the first day of Saudi Agriculture 2026. The Saudi Press Agency reported the launch on October 20; the exhibition opened on October 19. The initiative is a partnership between the National Research and Development Center for Sustainable Agriculture, Estidamah, and Saudi Reef Academy.
Estidamah will convert research and scientific expertise into practical training content, while Reef Academy will deliver the packages through programmes in targeted regions. The stated aims are to improve farming practices, water and resource efficiency, and adoption of modern farming technologies. The announcement describes intended benefits and does not report a realized production increase.
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