RIYADH: Farmers from across Tayma have been showing off the latest techniques in cultivation and crop development at the Agricultural Products Festival, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
The region is known for its fertile soil, abundant water supply and favorable climate, all of which contribute to the farmers’ success.
Farmer Mosnet bin Srour Al-Sharari said he took advantage of the local conditions and techniques to cultivate his arak trees, whose twigs can be chewed to help with dental care.
“I successfully created the ideal conditions for cultivating the arak tree using greenhouses,” Al-Sharari said.
“To ensure the tree’s straight growth, I planted it through pipes. The miswak I’ve harvested from these trees is of a quality equal to that produced in the hot, humid environments where it traditionally thrives.”
Hassan bin Yahya Al-Timawi shared his success in rice cultivation, with a project he launched more than 18 years ago. He began growing the crop for his own consumption but such was his success that he now grows multiple varieties.
He said the nutrient-rich soil of Tayma was ideal for cultivating a wide range of crops.
