Qatar implements farm policies for a sustainable future

Additionally, the country’s Natural Resource Management Strategy seeks to enhance land use efficiency and deploy modern agricultural techniques to improve plant, animal and fishery production, Invest Qatar noted, adding that Qatar is also intensifying efforts to adapt to climate change, conserve various resources, and utilise renewable energy in the agricultural sector.

“In addition to looking after its citizens, Qatar is actively contributing to international initiatives promoting sustainable development and food security in the least developed nations. Indeed, Hassad Food, Qatar’s agribusiness investment arm, is investing in more than 18 countries to diversify the nation’s food sources and contribute to global agricultural development,” it stated.

According to Invest Qatar, the country’s agricultural sector is experiencing a transformational wave driven by technology. This has empowered local producers to make data-driven decisions, optimise resource allocation and minimise environmental impact.

Vertical farming, a relatively new method offering many benefits, has been enthusiastically adopted by Qatar. Vertical farming can be particularly beneficial in desert countries, such as Qatar, where water is scarce and temperatures can soar. More food can be produced with fewer resources in desert regions using this method as growers can control temperature, humidity and light levels, creating a perfect growing environment, it noted.

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