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In a move reflecting Saudi Arabia’s commitment to enhancing food security and developing the agricultural sector, the Board of Directors of the Agricultural Development Fund approved during its second meeting of the current fiscal year 2025 loans and credit facilities exceeding 2.7 billion Saudi Riyals, with total investment costs amounting to 4.3 billion Riyals, distributed across various regions of the Kingdom.majles

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U.S. Agriculture Department Forecasts Record Wheat Production in Saudi Arabia for the New Season with a 25% increase over last season’s estimates, production is expected to reach 1.5 million tons.wheat copy

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Social media users in Egypt circulated reports claiming that 30% of poultry had died due to a “deadly epidemic,” causing widespread concern and debate. This prompted a firm denial from the Ministry of Agriculture.

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An international team of researchers met with poultry sector stakeholders in Storrs to discuss the latest developments in safety and sustainability of antibiotic-restricted poultry production

Conn’s College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources (CAHNR) welcomed fellow researchers and poultry industry representatives from across the US and the world to the Storrs campus to continue their interdependent work on the Sustainable Agricultural Systems (SAS) Poultry Project.

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Clemson University is advancing research on natural ways to raise chickens without using antibiotics, responding to growing consumer demand for antibiotic-free meat and helping farmers maintain flock health sustainably.

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Tanmiah Food Company Maintains Progress in ESG Index for Second Consecutive Year, Upgrades to (BBB) Rating

tanmiaTanmiah Food Company (referred to as “Tanmiah” or “the Company”, listed on the Saudi Exchange with ticker 2281), a leading producer of poultry products, food manufacturing, fresh and chilled meat trading, feed products, animal health, and food franchise operations, has announced the successful upgrade of its MSCI ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) rating for the second consecutive year, reaching a (BBB) rating in 2025 for the food products industry. This follows its previous ratings of (BB) in 2024 and (B) in 2023. This achievement underscores the company's ongoing commitment to excellence in environmental, social, and corporate governance practices.

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naqabatPoultry Syndicate: The sector is suffering huge losses due to the drop in prices, and the farms stopping work in the South and Bekaa

The Lebanese Poultry Syndicate, headed by William Boutros, announced in a statement, "The poultry sector has suffered huge losses, mainly due to the drop in chicken prices, which have become less than the cost of production, as well as due to the farms stopping work in the South and Bekaa, and a large number of them have been damaged." It indicated that "the aggression on the South and Bekaa led to the farms and production units stopping work, and this situation has caused farmers huge losses that they cannot afford to bear."

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JordanJordan ranks third in the Arab world for chicken production, following Egypt and Saudi Arabia, with an annual output of 251,000 tons. The United States has the highest per capita chicken consumption rate globally, with approximately 96.9 pounds per person in 2022, showing an annual increase since 2010, according to Statista.

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alfakihEng. Riyad bin Hussein Al-Faqih, Director General of the National Center for Fish Wealth, confirmed that the aquaculture sector in the Kingdom plays a crucial role in achieving national food security by providing a safe and healthy food source for citizens and residents, as well as contributing to the gross domestic product. He highlighted that investment opportunities in this sector are experiencing unprecedented development, in line with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030.

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الاستدامةThe livestock sector in the Arab world faces significant challenges in balancing production levels with food security, which requires adherence to environmental protection laws and regulations, as well as national and global sustainability projects. These challenges have emerged due to growing population numbers, which have led to increased demand for safe and sustainable food.

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Saudi Arabia

Size and Share Analysis - Trend Forecasts (2024 – 2029)
The report covers major poultry companies in Saudi Arabia, with the market segmented by product type (eggs, broiler meat, and processed meats) and distribution channel (trade or non-trade). It provides market size and value in USD for all the mentioned sectors.

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gamboroA recent report highlighted the importance of managing six key biosecurity points to control Gumboro disease in the poultry industry. Effective biosecurity measures are essential for maintaining the health and productivity of poultry flocks.

How to Create a Clean Area:
Around the farm, walls or wire fences should separate external and internal farm areas, creating an epidemiological unit. This unit must be isolated and secured.

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مرض السكريA new study conducted by Harvard University has found a link between a key component in red meat, poultry, and seafood and an increased risk of type 2 diabetes. This component is heme iron.

Iron is essential for producing red blood cells, supporting our immune system, and producing hormones. We obtain it through our diet in two forms: heme iron, found in meat (especially red meat), poultry, and seafood, which is easily absorbed by the body, and non-heme iron, found in plant-based foods like grains, beans, and nuts, which is harder to absorb.

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chicken 150pxThe price of chicken in Saudi Arabia increased on July 25, 2024. This rise was significantly noticeable and is attributed to the high demand for chicken during this period, as it is the second most requested type of animal protein worldwide. The Saudi government has stated that it aims to achieve self-sufficiency in chicken production, targeting approximately 80 to 90% of its total needs in recent years.

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  • دجاج150Most of us raise chickens, but many are unaware of many things about them and their nature. Chickens have self-control abilities, can recognize strangers, and use signals to convey information.

  • A neuroscientist has confirmed that chickens can learn socially and perform many complex tasks similar to humans. They are behaviorally advanced and can distinguish between individuals.

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الثروة السمكية150Ministry of Environment to 'Asharq Al-Awsat': Development of 16 Fishing Ports to Enhance Food Security

The volume of fishery production in Saudi Arabia increased in 2023 to reach 214,600 tons, up from 119,000 tons in 2022, representing an 80% rise. The target for 2024 is 230,000 tons.

These figures were revealed by Eng. Hussein Al-Nazari, Director General of the General Department of Fisheries at the Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture.

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images 150The chicken meat market in the Middle East is categorized by form: canned, fresh, chilled, frozen, and processed, according to distribution channels, either out of trade or during trade. By country: Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United States, and the United Arab Emirates.
Market value is presented in US dollars, and market volume in tons. Key data points include production and pricing.

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 150جحاحChicken is one of the most popular foods worldwide and one of the most widely spread birds on Earth. In this report, we present the most productive countries as well as consumption volumes.

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Injecting new investments in the poultry sector amounting to 17 billion riyals to raise the self-sufficiency rate in poultry meat to 80%. 
The Undersecretary of Agriculture, Ahmed bin Saleh Al-Eyada, confirmed that the Ministry’s efforts contributed to achieving achievements that had a clear impact on the poultry and egg production sector in the Kingdom, as they contributed to achieving abundance and recording high self-sufficiency rates in poultry meat, amounting to about 68% and in table eggs, 103%.

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As part of the government’s measures to protect the local product, support the national industry, and ensure the provision of job opportunities in important economic projects, the Council agreed to approve the recommendations of the meeting held on April 24, 2024, as follow:

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Egypt is witnessing an unprecedented rise in the prices of eggs and poultry due to the feed shortage crisis, but signs of a solution to this crisis are beginning to appear on the horizon, with the release of quantities of feed found in the ports, which heralds the return of life to this vital sector in the country.

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AUB logo 150Food safety and food security are major concerns worldwide. What would be the future of humanity without healthcare / Medical sciences? What will happen when new epidemics strike?  The same applies to Plant Health. Plants are frequently attacked by various pests (insects, mites, and diseases). Without appropriate and timely control measures, farmers may sustain over 50 % yield losses, whether in the field or advanced greenhouse production systems.

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Abstract: BIOSAFTY, BIOSECURITY, and BIORISK management system are common biorisk terms that related to support each other.
Laboratory biosafety is a mixture of principles, technologies, and practices implemented to prevent unintentional exposure to pathogens and toxins, or their unintentional release incorporation with biosecurity which is protection, control, loss, theft, misuse, division or intentional release of pathogens. This biorisk management system should be applied in our labs through well trained and qualified person. CWA 15793 is a comprehensive framework for managing biorisks developed through international collection. Shipping infectious substances and biological specimens according to IATA (INTERNATIONAL AIR TRANSPORT ASSOCIATION) roles.

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