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AGRICULTURE PRODUCT & SERVICE

INTEGRAL SOLUTIONS FOR FOOD SECURITY IN SAUDI ARABIA

tions, and minimal natural water resources, 40th edition, and names the Netherlands
an integrated approach to the horticultur- as Country Partner of the Year. Ahmed
al sector with leading organisations and Alkhamshi, Deputy Minister of Agriculture
companies from the water sector, repre- comments: ''We are delighted to have the
sented by the Netherlands Water Part- Netherlands as a guest of honour at this
nership (NWP), is essential. By combining year's Saudi Agriculture. This cooperation
the strengths of the public, private, and will further strengthen bilateral relations
knowledge sectors, and recognising the between the two kingdoms.''
interconnectedness of various sectors in In line with the objectives of Saudi Ara-
food security, comprehensive solutions can bia’s Ministry of Environment, Water and
The Dutch water and horticulture be found for improving KSA’s food security Agriculture, this year’s event will focus on
sectors are joining forces to effective- and water-saving goals. sustainable water use. As in previous years,
ly address the global challenges that highly regarded Dutch companies will take
Saudi Arabia is facing in its transition Longstanding bilateral part in the fair, and trade delegations will
to food security. This holistic approach relationship capitalise on the momentum of the event
aligns with the goals of the Saudi Gov-
ernment to accelerate its food secu- In part driven by the global pandemic, the to explore and strengthen opportunities
rity agenda and embrace sustainable Saudi Government is working to expedite in the Saudi agri-food and water sectors.
water use. The Dutch horticulture and its food security agenda, and it acknowl- Matchmaking at Saudi
water sectors will present integrat- edges Dutch technology and knowledge
ed solutions at the Saudi Agriculture as instrumental in finding successful solu- Agriculture
event, the largest B2B event, to be tions. The Netherlands and Saudi Arabia The Dutch horticulture and water sec-
held from 23 to 26 October in Riyadh. have a longstanding bilateral relationship, tors are ready to offer smart integrated
Representatives from the sectors are particularly in the fields of further devel- solutions and are seeking Saudi partners
keen to connect with Saudi partners oping food and agriculture on which the to achieve Saudi Arabia’s food security
to achieve food security goals in Saudi countries have already collaborated for goals. Collaboration opportunities can
Arabia. over half a century. Recently, a meeting be discussed with Dutch innovators at
between the Minister of Agriculture in the NL Water and Horti Lounge at Saudi
Collaboration is key Saudi Arabia and the Dutch Ambassador Agriculture in one-on-one matchmaking
The Dutch horticulture cluster, repre- emphasising the importance of regional sessions. These innovators include: Agri
cooperation in achieving the food security
sented by Dutch Greenhouse Delta (DGD), agenda further strengthened ties. Sciences Biologicals, Desolenator B.V.,
is a global leader in producing safe and Oxycom, PlantLab, Royal Eijkelkamp, Ar-
secure food. This leading sector possess- Netherlands: Country techno, Bayer | De Ruiter, BOAL Group,
es all the necessary knowledge and solu- BOM Group, Carbyon, Certhon, Delphy,
tions to shape food production efficiently, Partner of the Year Grodan, Hagelunie, Hatenboer-Water,
sustainably, and safely in Saudi Arabia. To The Saudi Agriculture Fair, the largest Hoogendoorn, Horti XS, Koppert, KUBO,
effectively address the challenges in the B2B event for the agricultural sector in Logiqs, Lumiforte, MJ-Tech, Priva, Ridder,
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), including the region, highlighted the importance of Royal Brinkman, Signify, Svensson, Syn-
arid land, extremely harsh climatic condi- regional cooperation. This year marks the genta, Van der Hoeven, and Viscon.
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