The Qatari vegetable cultivation sector has been heavily developed over the past few years

Published 2020년 12월 22일

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Qatar has seen a significant increase in local vegetable production, which has led to a decrease in imports during the local production season. The country now has 470 farms that produce over 50 types of vegetables, with some farms able to produce 90,000 tons per season. This increase in productivity has allowed Qatar to compete in price and quality, and popular vegetables such as cucumbers, eggplants, tomatoes, and potatoes are now purchased more frequently. However, during periods outside of local production, Qatar imports approximately 80% of its vegetables from the Middle East, North Africa, South Africa, and Europe.

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The local vegetable production in Qatar has come a long way over the past few years. Next to quality and competitiveness, it has resulted in less imports of vegetables during the local production season. Popular items are cucumbers, eggplants and tomatoes, as well as potatoes. Laurent Hausknecht, country manager of Carrefour Qatar, states that the vegetable season in Qatar is currently in full swing: “In Qatar the local production of vegetables starts in October, with basic commodities such as zucchini, cucumber, tomato and eggplant. The production lasts up until March. As of a few years ago, the local farm sector has been heavily developed, thanks to the help of local authorities. 470 farms produce more than fifty varieties of vegetables, and around 200 farms of these are able to produce high volumes, 90,000 tons per season. Despite the desert conditions of production, Qatar is able to maintain the production during six months.” Thanks to the help that local farms have received, ...

Source: Hortidaily