Agriculture Sector

  • Cultivated area : 1,444.29 hectares
  • Approved agricultural plans : 1,071 plans
  • Number of farms : 15,190 farms
  • Sites designated for agricultural activities : 55 sites
  • The area of the sites designated for agricultural activities : 827,341,210 square meters
  • Employment size : 2,506 employees, or 1% of the Kingdom's total
  • pets Number of camels : 48,320
  • Number of sheep : 389,432
  • Number of goats : 365,233
  • Number of cows : 1,651
  • Number of traditional birds/poultry : 411,513
  • Number of horses : 17,202
  • Number of rabbits : 10,423
  • Table eggs production volume : 14,012.90 tons
  • 1Large areas suitable for various types of agricultural activities.
  • 2Availability of renewable water resources and a mild climate.
  • 3Fertile soil in which volcanic deposits reside.
  • 4Diverse and specialized experts in the field.
  • 5Marine biodiversity and areas suitable for fish farming.
  • 6The growing global demand for date products.
  • 7Continuous initiatives from the relevant authorities to improve and develop the sector and address its challenges.
  • 8The development of crop area in Madinah province during the past years.
  • 9Supporting the Agricultural Development Fund for farmers by obtaining soft agricultural loans and the necessary facilities to raise production.