The Saudi Agriculture show on the outskirts of Riyadh in September 2012 was testament to the buzz surrounding one of the most interesting agricultural sectors in the Middle East. Investors from Europe and Asia were out in force, promoting everything from irrigation equipment to new animal feeds and fertilisers. According to the Ninth Development Plan, investment in the sector is expected to...
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Chapter | Agriculture from The Report: Saudi Arabia 2013
Articles & Analysis | Shifting downstream: Priorities include increasing value added and boosting food security from The Report: Indonesia 2013
The third-largest contributor to Indonesia’s national economy behind the oil and gas sector and industrial manufacturing, Indonesia’s agricultural sector maintains a crucial role both in supplying the nation’s domestic market as well as providing an attractive supply of exports. As the country’s economy continues to expand and diversify, the...
Articles & Analysis | Less bounce: Declining rubber output likely due to natural and economic reasons from The Report: Indonesia 2013
One of the world’s premier producers and exporters of rubber, Indonesia has been in the trade since the late 19th century when British colonialists distributed seedlings across South-east Asia. From these humble beginnings, Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia now account for some 70% of global rubber production. Total domestic output for 2012 amounted...
Articles & Analysis | A valuable export: Palm oil sales continue to grow from The Report: Indonesia 2013
Topping the global ranking in the palm oil sector, Indonesia continued to cement its position in 2011 by expanding its annual production to 23.9m tonnes compared to 22.2m tonnes in 2010, as well as its share of global production from 48.4% in 2010 to 48.79%, according to data from industry forecaster, Oil World. The country’s closest rival, Malaysia...
Interviews & Viewpoints | OBG talks to Rashed Mohamed Al Shariqi, Director-General, Abu Dhabi Food Control Authority (ADFCA) from The Report: Abu Dhabi 2013
In what ways can technology play a role within the local agriculture sector, particularly with regards to water conservation and management?
Interviews & Viewpoints | OBG talks to Khadim Abdulla Al Darei, Managing Director, Al Dahra from The Report: Abu Dhabi 2013
What can be done to increase food security for the UAE? To what extent will investing in agriculture abroad help fulfil this objective?