Hail Region Agricultural Sector Grows with Modern Irrigation, Diverse Crops

Riyadh: Hail Region's diverse natural advantages and the expanding use of modern irrigation and production technologies continue to drive growth in its agricultural sector, boosting crop diversity, improving production quality, and strengthening the region's role in supporting food security and the local economy. According to Saudi Press Agency, Hail has developed distinctive agricultural models through the cultivation of diverse varieties, berries, and peaches. One fig and berry farm, covering about 10,000 square meters, grows more than 100 types of figs, along with a wide range of berries. Farm owner Abdullah Al-Saleh told the Saudi Press Agency that the farm produced more than 70,000 seedlings in one season. The seedlings were marketed across the Kingdom and in Gulf countries, with the farm relying on modern irrigation systems and sustainable agricultural practices. Favorable climatic conditions have also contributed to the success of peach cultivation in the region. Farmer Abdulkarim Al-Obaidah said hi s farm has about 15,000 peach seedlings, noting that production per tree at well-managed farms ranges from 30 to 50 kilograms per season, depending on the level of care and growing conditions.