Saudi Arabia’s Northern Borders region emerges as key livestock hub amid food security push
RAFHA: Saudi Arabia’s Northern Borders region has emerged as a key pillar of the Kingdom’s food security and rural development strategy, with livestock numbers surpassing 7.5 million head, according to a report carried by the Saudi Press Agency.
The report, released by the regional branch of the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture (MEWA), highlighted the region’s growing role in domestic animal husbandry, particularly sheep breeding.
The province’s livestock population stands at 7,551,997 head, including 7,258,950 sheep, 235,814 goats, 56,925 camels and 308 cattle.
Local breeders said government support programs for small livestock farmers have improved production and breeding efficiency through veterinary services, vaccination campaigns, and technical advisory programs.
