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Known as the ‘fruit basket’ of Saudi Arabia, the Jazan region, a key agricultural hub in the kingdom's southwest, is also celebrated for its coffee, a product deeply rooted in the region's heritage.
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The fertile lands of Jazan are home to a bustling network of over 2,000 coffee farms, collectively producing more than 1,000 tons of coffee annually, reported Saudi Press Agency citing a statement by the Saudi Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture.
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Nestled within the governorates of Al Dayer, Fifa, Al Raith, Al Ardah, and Al Aidabi lies a tapestry of coffee farms, each contributing to the region's rich agricultural heritage.
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Coffee farmers from these governorates participated in the recently concluded first edition of the International Saudi Coffee Exhibition, held in Jazan.
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The Jazan Development Strategic Office hosted the exhibition to equip farmers with expertise and best practices, bolster initiatives for increased coffee cultivation, and propel Jazan to become a global trade centre.
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For these farmers and their families, cultivating and harvesting coffee beans is a cherished tradition passed down through generations.
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They said that patience is key in coffee cultivation since a single tree takes three to four years before bearing fruit. The ministry's support in boosting coffee production encourages more farmers to join the coffee cultivation.
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