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
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.
What is Crystal food oil factory?
With the capacity of 35 million litters annual production, it is equipped with the latest oil processing and technology that modern refining procedures are adhered to. Crystal Food Oil Factory is an innovative home-based factory; becoming the first factory in the country to establish refinery plant and to produce different types of vegetable oils.
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.