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Oman Expands Farm Access
On the occasion of Omani Agriculture Day, the article noted that crop production rose from 3.685 million tonnes in 2023 to 4.086 million tonnes in 2025, while cultivated land increased from 293,000 to 325,500 acres. The value added by agricultural activities reached 623 million rials in 2024, a growth of 9.5%. Self-sufficiency reached 99% for dates and 79% for vegetables. The article called for greater support for Omani farmers through financing, logistical assistance, and water-saving technologies, as well as simpler licensing via digital services and a one-stop window. It also urged the rehabilitation of unused land and closer alignment of production with market needs and available resources. Finally, it stressed the importance of developing research, marketing, storage, and agricultural processing, and of reviewing operating costs and trade policies to increase the sector’s economic value, strengthen food security, create jobs, and sustain local investment.
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