Highlights
- Highlighting local agricultural produce, Expo 2023 Doha launches its festival celebration, featuring fresh vegetables and herbs from regional farms.
- Titled the “Expo Festival for Qatar Agricultural Produce” the event runs until March 2024, operating daily from 4 pm to 10 pm.
- Qatar’s peak agricultural season from December to February highlights a diverse range of locally grown vegetables, including cucumbers, leafy greens, pumpkins, and beans.
- Over 140 local farms are set to contribute an estimated 14,000 tonnes of vegetables, marking a 20% increase from previous seasons.
- Seasonal vegetable markets across various locations provide direct access to consumers, bypassing middlemen and offering fair prices for farmers’ produce.
- Rigorous quality checks ensure pesticide-free, high-quality produce, empowering farmers and providing consumers with fresh, affordable goods.
- The Agricultural Affairs Department’s support offers farmers free marketing services, packaging assistance, and market stalls, fostering a thriving local produce market at Expo 2023 Doha.
Local Agricultural Produce
A festival celebrating local agricultural produce kicks off today at Expo 2023 Doha’s Farmers Zone, offering an abundance of fresh vegetables and herbs sourced from local farms.
Expo Festival for Qatar Agricultural Produce Schedule
Dubbed the “Expo Festival for Qatar Agricultural Produce,” the event is scheduled to run until March 2024, welcoming visitors from 4 pm to 10 pm daily.
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Ministry Announces Festival During Qatar’s Peak Agriculture Season
The Ministry of Municipality’s Agricultural Affairs Department announced this festival coinciding with Qatar’s peak agricultural season, showcasing a diverse array of local vegetables flooding the market during this period, especially from December to February.
Local Farms Drive Seasonal Surge in Vegetable Supply
Local farms contribute significantly to this seasonal surge, providing a wide variety of vegetables such as cucumbers, leafy greens, pumpkins, and beans, among others. Anticipating a remarkable increase this season, over 140 local farms are estimated to supply approximately 14,000 tonnes of vegetables—a 20% rise compared to previous seasons.
Five Seasonal Vegetable Markets Reopen Sans Middlemen
Since November 2023, five seasonal vegetable markets have reopened across Al Mazrouah, Al Khor-Al Thakhira, Al Wakrah, Al Sheehaniya, and Al Shamal. These markets eliminate middlemen, enabling farmers to directly offer their produce to consumers at competitive prices.
Agricultural Affairs Department Supports Farmers in Market Initiatives
Participating farmers receive support from the Agricultural Affairs Department, obtaining free marketing services, boxes for vegetable packaging, and stalls at these markets. Rigorous quality checks ensure that the produce is pesticide-free and of superior quality, with regular laboratory assessments conducted.
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Empowering Farmers and Enriching Consumer Access to Quality Produce
These initiatives not only provide a direct marketing platform for local farmers but also offer consumers access to fresh, high-quality produce at reasonable prices. The Agricultural Affairs Department’s efforts aim to empower local farmers, allowing them to reap fair returns on their investments and hard work.
