What are the benefits of organic farming in Qatar?
This will help to conserve approximately 70% of irrigation water, reduce plant pests without having to use pesticides, and help boost production and quality. Lands have been set apart in Qatar for building large farms to increase the efficiency in the production of organic foods.
Where to buy organic produce in Qatar?
However, farms like Baladna, AGRICO, Global Farm for Agricultural Supplies, Al Sulaiteen Industrial Complex (SAIC) and a few others, are responsible for the bulk of the organic produce that you can find in Qatar¡¯s supermarket chains like Al Meera, Lulu Hypermarket, and Carrefour.
Is Qatar self-sufficient in organic vegetables?
Qatar aims to become self-sufficient in organic vegetables within the next three years. Currently, Qatar¡¯s organic farming provides the local market with approximately 80% of its produce in some seasons, but with the passage of time, this percentage will be fixed for all seasons, and will ultimately, lead to 100% self-sufficiency.
What is Qatar doing to boost organic food production?
Lands have been set apart in Qatar for building large farms to increase the efficiency in the production of organic foods. Farms in Qatar are being provided subsidies for water and electricity so they can boost their organic food production