Saudi Technologies and Research Output Attract Visitors to the 41st Saudi Agriculture Exhibition

Saudi sectors concerned with agriculture are showcasing their latest products, and scientific and technical solutions at the 41st Saudi Agriculture exhibition, which is being held in Riyadh from October 21 to 24, and which drew more than 370 agricultural companies from 29 countries. These sectors participate in the exhibition to present their services and development programs to interested visitors. The pavilion of the National Research and Development Center for Sustainable Agriculture (Estidamah) presents its latest technologies, including plant tissue culture, which aim to preserve and propagate rare plant strains and contribute to increasing the production of various plant types. Estidamah presents its training and advisory programs in the fields of soilless agriculture, plant nutrition and biostimulants, pest management and biological control, vertical farming, crop management, agricultural practices, greenhouse technologies, and water efficiency, in addition to presenting the center's electronic serv ices. The Saudi Desert Control company is also present at the exhibition; it specializes in sustainable land transformation using liquid natural clay technology, which enhances soil health, reduces water use by up to 50%, and increases plant ability to withstand drought and extreme temperatures. Visitors to the exhibition also have the opportunity to view the latest services and programs in support of agriculture and farmers of the National Company for Agricultural Services. These include issuing licenses and certificates, quarry services, disease and pest prevention services, consulting, and agricultural marketing. Source: Saudi Press Agency