Pomegranate Festival Opens in Aseer

The Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture branch in Aseer region organized the fourth annual Pomegranate Festival today at the Marhabeen Park in Sarat Abida. Ismail Al Sultan, the director of the ministry's office in the governorate, said that the number of pomegranate farms in Sarawat Abida exceeds 1,500, with a total of 13,000 trees of various types. He said this year's Pomegranate Festival will last for three days and includes 50 booths for farmers and pomegranate producers. The festival aims to encourage and market the products of farmers and support farmers and small producers through various programs, including agricultural festivals, he said. Source: Saudi Press Agency