Al-baha: Mango farms in the Al-Baha Region have witnessed the start of the production season for the current year, with the beginning of fruit ripening in the Tihama governorates, reflecting the growing agricultural activity in the region and its increasing role in supporting food security and stimulating the local economy.
According to Saudi Press Agency, Al-Mikhwah and Qilwah governorates are among the top agricultural governorates for this crop, benefiting from their warm climate and fertile soil, which have contributed to the production of high-quality, diverse varieties that meet demand in local markets. The start of the season coincides with the natural mango production period in the Kingdom, which extends from April to August each year.
The mango season represents an important economic resource for farmers, as marketing activity in markets intensifies, along with increased turnout to rural farms by visitors and picnickers, supporting agricultural tourism and opening direct sales outlets for fresh products.
Director of the Al-Baha Branch of the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture Eng. Fahd Al-Zahrani stressed that the ministry is working to develop mango cultivation as one of the promising crops with strong economic potential, noting that the cultivated area in the region is about 113 hectares, with annual production of some 1,500 tons, reflecting the development of agricultural practices and increased production efficiency.