Saudi national center inspires young researchers with sustainable agriculture innovations

RIYADH: The National Research and Development Center for Sustainable Agriculture, known as Estidamah, welcomed 94 students from the Mawhiba Research Enrichment Program, giving them a firsthand look at the innovative technologies and research driving sustainable agriculture in Saudi Arabia.

The program is hosted by King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology, represented by Academy 32, in partnership with the King Abdulaziz and His Companions Foundation for Giftedness and Creativity.

The visit introduced participants to Estidamah’s role in agricultural innovation and highlighted the latest technologies and applied research in sustainable farming, food security and natural resource conservation, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Sunday.

Estidamah supports the development and adoption of modern agricultural technologies suited to the Kingdom’s environmental conditions. Its research focuses on improving productivity, increasing resource efficiency and developing practical solutions for farmers and the wider agricultural sector.