Al-Baha Region Boosts Food Security with Varied Crop Production

Al-baha: Al-Baha Region continues to strengthen its standing as one of the Kingdom's diverse agricultural areas, drawing on its natural assets and varied terrain across the highlands, the Sarat, and the Tihamah sector. These factors have helped develop several agricultural crops and seasonal fruits that serve as an important economic and food resource for the region.

According to Saudi Press Agency, Al-Baha is known for producing a wide range of fruits and crops, most notably grapes, pomegranates, mangoes, prickly pears, almonds, Shadawi coffee, and blackberries. The region's moderate climate, fertile soil, and traditional agricultural terraces have helped support production quality and diversity.

Grapes grown in several governorates stand out as a seasonal crop in high demand, while pomegranates are one of the most prominent agricultural products associated with Al-Baha. The region has hundreds of thousands of pomegranate trees that produce thousands of tons annually, demonstrating the crop's economic value.

The Tihamah sector is also seeing expanded cultivation of mangoes and bananas, which have become promising crops in economic and marketing terms. Prickly pears are found in mountainous areas and highlands, while wild mulberry trees grow in some valleys and farms.

The region is home to 19 agricultural cities that support local production and strengthen food security, while also developing the local economy and preserving natural resources.