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- The ministry aims to produce fish and plants in a total area of 鈥嬧��40,000 sq. meters in Jubail Governorate
- The project will boost local biodiversity, enhance self-sufficiency and ensure food securit
RIYADH: The Saudi Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture has offered a new opportunity for investors to establish a fish farm using aquaponics technology through the Furas Platform, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
Through the project, the ministry aims to produce fish and plants in a total area of 鈥嬧��40,000 sq. meters in Jubail Governorate.
It will boost local biodiversity, enhance self-sufficiency and ensure food security.
鈥淎quaponics integrates plant and fish cultivation, utilizing fish waste to nourish plants and plant nutrients to feed fish,鈥� the SPA said.
鈥淭his sustainable method enhances water quality in aquaculture. It combines aquatic life and plant growth without soil, promoting eco-friendly food production using natural fish fertilizers to boost plant growth and productivity.
鈥淭his approach improves crop quality, productivity, and environmental conservation by avoiding chemical pesticides and fertilizers.鈥�
The bidding deadline for the venture is Nov. 27. Interested parties can explore the terms, specifications and necessary documents on the Furas Platform. For further information, email investor@mewa.gov.sa.