المملكة: Water savings .. “sustainability” develops seasonal feed cultivation in 5 regions

The National Center for Sustainable Agriculture Research and Development works on a pioneering research project to develop seasonal feed cultivation, in cooperation with specialized national companies. This is in a move aimed at enhancing food security and reducing water consumption.
This project comes within the Kingdom’s efforts to achieve agricultural sustainability, apply best practices that support the agricultural sector and limit the environmental impact of traditional agriculture.
It is currently being implemented in five major agricultural areas in the Kingdom, namely: Wadi Al -Dawasir, “Riyadh”, and the “eastern region”, Hail, Tabuk and Al -Jawf. These areas have been chosen to study the effect of climatic conditions and soil on seasonal feed cultivation, with the aim of identifying the most efficient agricultural methods for each environment.

Initial research experiences

Initial research experiments revealed promising results, as it showed 40% of water consumption efficiency compared to perennial fodder. In addition, the cultivated seasonal feed recorded an improvement in food content, with a protein rate between 20% and 25%, which makes it a more efficient option to support the livestock sector.
The study included the evaluation of 11 different varieties of seasonal feed, 7 of which showed distinct productivity and high nutritional value. This trend is enhanced towards expanding these items to support the livestock sector in the Kingdom.

Sustainable practices

The research project aims to develop sustainable agricultural practices that contribute to achieving food security, reduce dependence on imported feed, and improve the efficiency of water resources use, in line with the Kingdom’s 2030 vision.
The project contributes to supporting farmers and agricultural investors by providing accurate data on the best seasonal feed cultivation practices, which enhances their success and sustainability of their projects.