
A farmer in Tabuk province, Saudi Arabia, is achieving remarkable success by cultivating some of the world’s rarest fruits, which are typically grown in tropical climates.
Misnat Al-Sharari shared with the Saudi Press Agency that he started farming at a young age and frequently experimented with crops that were difficult to cultivate in the region.
After several attempts, he discovered methods to cultivate tropical fruit by adjusting soil fertility and water quality to create optimal environmental conditions.
His innovative intercropping method involved cultivating papaya, strawberries, and dragon fruit together in the same greenhouse, enhancing productivity through more efficient use of land and resources. He also uses fish waste, preserved in special ponds, as fertilizer.
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He commended the Saudi Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture for its support to farmers in the province. He also noted that Tabuk Governor Prince Fahd bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz’s annual Model Farm Award had motivated producers to enhance their practices and diversify their crops. This initiative has led to significant improvements in agricultural productivity and sustainability in the region. Furthermore, he highlighted the positive impact of modern farming techniques and technology adoption, which have been encouraged by the Ministry’s policies and programs. The collaborative efforts between the government and the farming community are paving the way for a more resilient and prosperous agricultural sector in Tabuk.
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