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CROP PROTECTION

DAVA AGRICULTURAL SIGNS A NEW MAJOR

GREENHOUSE CONTRACT WITH DEBETS SCHALKE

the perfect solution for supplying a large
part of the Middle East with sustainably
grown vegetables.”
The Saudi Arabian company Dava Agri- Sharing knowledge
cultural is further expanding its greenhouse
acreage. The company Dava, owned by “The decision to continue our coopera-
the Al-Batal family, has signed a contract tion with Debets Schalke was an easy one.
for a new semi-closed greenhouse of 23 Debets Schalke and Dava are both 100%
hectares to be built with their long-term family businesses that are known to value
partner Debets Schalke. Dava’s greenhouse long-term relationships. As a pioneer in
complexes located in the Al-Kharj region the Middle East, Debets Schalke is able
will soon cover more than 110 hectares. to realize high-tech greenhouse projects
suitable for the local climate conditions. The
The expansion contributes to Saudi Vi- greenhouses offer the opportunity to grow
sion 2030. Saudi Vision 2030 is a stra- vegetables year-round in an energy-effi-
tegic framework to reduce Saudi Arabia’s cient way,” says Faisal Al-Batal, owner
dependence on oil, diversify the economy of Dava, “Knowledge exchange between
and develop public service sectors and sus- the Dutch horticultural sector and Dava is
tainable food production. essential for further development in the
field of horticulture in Saudi Arabia. I am
proud that with our large-scale greenhouse
projects we can contribute to Saudi Vision
2030 and food independence.”
Turn-key greenhouse About Dava
projects Dava Agricultural Company, owned by
Dava’s greenhouse complexes, includ- the Al-Batal family, is a pioneer in the hor-
ing the new project, will cover over 110 ticultural sector. The company will soon
Dava supports Saudi Arabia’s goal to hectares and are spread over 6 different have an area of more than 110 hectares
become more self-sufficient in food pro- locations in Saudi Arabia. At the end of this of hydroponic glass greenhouses in the
duction. While Saudi Vision 2023 is moving month, 30 hectares will be in operation and Al-Kharj region in Saudi Arabia.
into the next phase, Dava is doing the same at the end of this year another 40 hectares
with its greenhouse complexes. Last month will be full with vegetable plants. ”The turn-
Dava achieved its GlobalG.A.P. certification key scope of the new contract allows us
for cucumbers and peppers. In addition to to implement the latest technologies with
premium quality tomatoes the greenhouses the aim of growing sustainably in this ex-
are now also used for the cultivation of treme desert climate,” says Dylan Schalke,
cucumbers and peppers. The GlobalG.A.P. owner of Debets Schalke, ”The order to
certification underscores Dava’s commit- build another 23 hectares of semi-closed
ment to produce high-quality, safe, and greenhouse with all the necessary tech-
environmentally friendly food. nology to grow in this challenging climate
From start-up to a thriving is something we are very proud of!” Circle 19 on enquiry card
company
“In 2019 we started with the construc-
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Combining the local abundance of sunlight Photo: A 20 hectare semi-closed glass
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