Agriculture
From The Report: Saudi Arabia 2014
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Saudi Arabia is one of the largest producers and exporters of agricultural goods in the region and is self-sufficient in a number of areas, including milk, eggs and dates. The sector has seen a notable shift towards higher-value and less-water-intensive crops, and a gradual phasing out of domestic wheat production in favour of imports. Efforts are also being made to boost aquaculture and fisheries, as well as acquire land abroad to help ensure food security. This chapter contains an interview with Fahd Balghunaim, Minister of Agriculture.

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Interview

OBG talks to Fahd Balghunaim, Minister of Agriculture
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Interview:Fahd Balghunaim How does the government encourage investment abroad while securing trade agreements with food exporting countries to ensure local food security? FAHD BALGHUNAIM: Investing abroad and sourcing from trade are not separate actions, but rather part of a complete plan to secure food supplies for the Kingdom. Saudi Arabia has bought and will continue to buy from the international market, largely through trade from the US and Europe, but we see our overseas investments…