MUSCAT : Eng. Nasser bin Ali Al Marshoudi, Director General of the General Directorate of Animal Wealth and Water Resources in Al Buraimi, emphasized the importance of the plant sector in the governorate’s food security strategy. Over RO 6 million Omani riyals have been invested in agriculture projects spanning 1,559 acres, focusing on crops such as wheat, potatoes, garlic, and onions. These projects, driven by modern farming technologies, are expected to significantly raise agricultural output in the region.

Wheat alone has seen investment worth RO 2.7 million across 1,061 acres, emphasized Al Marshoudi. The livestock sector has also seen robust investment, with RO 3.4 million allocated to projects covering 506 acres. These ventures focus on raising goats, sheep, and poultry, along with the production of milk and both red and white meat. Al Marshoudi highlighted that these initiatives are critical in providing the local market with animal products and reducing the need for imports.

In addition, the logistics and fisheries sectors are playing essential roles in this broader food security effort. Al Marshoudi pointed out that efficient transport and distribution systems are crucial for delivering agricultural and animal products to the market, while investments in fish farming projects are diversifying the region’s food sources.

The Director General affirmed that Al Buraimi is poised for continued growth in this sector. With modern technologies such as smart agriculture systems and advanced irrigation methods, the governorate is optimizing resource use, improving production efficiency, and contributing to Oman’s larger goal of achieving food self-sufficiency.

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