The Sustainable Agricultural Rural Development Programme (Saudi Reef) has provided more than SR1.2 billion ($320 million) in support to over 34,000 beneficiaries in Jazan Region.

The programme has also implemented nine agricultural projects worth SR81.7 million, with an average completion rate of 70%, a Saudi Press Agency report said.

Director General of the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture's Jazan Branch Eng Ahmed Al-Mujthal said Saudi Reef supports rural farmers, improves production efficiency, and helps diversify income sources.

2.7 million seedlings

He added that the programme has supported the production of more than 2.7 million seedlings, helping farmers expand cultivation and broaden their crop range.

Al-Mujthal said the programme's support for the livestock sector included production exceeding 2.2 million head of livestock, helping strengthen rural livelihoods and assist breeders.—TradeArabia News Service