Oman Unveils Plan for Three Agricultural Cities Worth $7.8bn
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning (MHUP) has announced plans to develop three large-scale agricultural cities, each requiring an...
Agriculture
Mushroom Farming in Iraq: Thriving Against the Odds
Shafaq News – Iraq’s agricultural sector has long grappled with numerous challenges. Yet, despite these hurdles, farmer Hassan Al-Moussawi has...
Oman Strengthens Turmeric Farming in Dhofar with Government Support
Salalah – The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Water Resources (MAFWR) has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding turmeric farming in...
Agricultural E-Commerce Market Projected to Hit $308.76 Billion by 2032, Expanding at 8.85% CAGR
The global agricultural e-commerce market, valued at $143.98 billion in 2023, is expected to grow to $156.72 billion in 2024...
Saudi Arabia to Boost Agricultural Funding to $2 Billion in 2025
Saudi Arabia's Agricultural Development Fund (ADF) is set to increase its loan approvals to SAR 7.4 billion ($2 billion) in...
Iraqi Health Ministry Partners with France’s Sanofi Under “Imkan” Program
Shafaq News – Iraq’s Ministry of Health has signed a cooperation agreement with the French pharmaceutical company Sanofi to advance...
Solar Energy’s Role in Vertical Farming: Advancing Urban Agriculture
As urbanization accelerates and demand for sustainable food production grows, innovative solutions are becoming essential. By 2050, the global population...
Africa’s Agricultural Transformation: Addressing Food Security and Sustainability
Africa faces a significant challenge in ensuring food security for its rapidly growing population, which is expected to reach 2.5...
FAO Oman Projects Witness 83% Growth in Value
The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) has significantly expanded its collaboration with the Sultanate of Oman,...
How Insecticides Are Revolutionizing Agriculture and Securing Food for the Future
Insecticides have long been a cornerstone of modern agriculture, protecting crops from pests that threaten food production and security. With...
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