Environment Ministry Launches Farmers’ Market Festival in Rafha to Support Local Agricultural Production

Rafha: The Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture's Northern Borders Region branch yesterday launched the Farmers' Market Festival with the participation of several government and non-government entities. The four-day festival aims to support local farmers and productive families. According to Saudi Press Agency, the festival promotes the marketing of locally produced agricultural products through direct sales outlets that help increase the economic value of national products. It also showcases the high-quality agricultural products that Rafha is known for. The festival features pavilions displaying dates, vegetables, fruits, honey, and other rural and food products, as well as awareness and guidance programs highlighting sustainable agricultural practices and emphasizing the importance of supporting local production to advance agricultural development and food security objectives. The ministry's branch in the Northern Borders Region invited the public to visit the festival and benefit from its act ivities, which support local farmers and producers and encourage the consumption of national products.