Boosting Oman's Agricultural Sector: The Role of the Agricultural Products Collection Station

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The Agricultural Products Collection Station in North Al Sharqiyah Governorate is a key project contributing to the growth of Oman's agricultural sector, inspired by the vision of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources, and the Agricultural and Fisheries Development Fund (AFDF). This integrated logistics centre serves as a hub for various seasonal agricultural products, aiming to supply high-quality products to local and foreign markets. Funded by the Ministry and AFDF, the station has exceeded its objectives, encouraging farmers to market their products effectively. By leveraging the latest technologies, the station preserves, packages, and markets products according to top standards, making it a model for state-of-the-art marketing outlets in the Sultanate of Oman.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Agricultural Products Collection Station in North Al Sharqiyah Governorate is a key project boosting Oman's agricultural sector, funded by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources and the Agricultural and Fisheries Development Fund (AFDF) with RO 300,000.
  • The station occupies an area of 42,000 square metres and utilizes the latest technologies to preserve, package, and market products according to top standards.
  • The station's objectives include encouraging farmers to market their products in a way that ensures the supply of high-quality products for local and foreign markets.
  • By establishing such agricultural product collection stations, the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources seeks to set up networks of state-of-the-art marketing outlets that contribute to achieving local added value.
  • Mohammed bin Ali Al Duwaiki, Deputy Chairman of the Oman Agricultural Association in North A'Sharqiyah Governorate, emphasized the importance of the station in promoting local agricultural products.

Statistics:

  • The Agricultural Products Collection Station is funded with more than RO 300,000 by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources and AFDF.
  • The station occupiers an area of 42,000 square meters.
  • The Oman Agricultural Association in North A'Sharqiyah Governorate is led by Mohammed bin Ali Al Duwaiki, Deputy Chairman of the Board of Directors.

Sources:

  • Oman News Agency (ONA)