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Hydroponic yields in Saudi Arabia rise 110 percent
Saudi Arabia is expanding the use of soilless cultivation techniques, including hydroponics with artificial intelligence and Internet of Things (IoT) systems, aiming to reduce water consumption and increase food production. These technologies can cut water use by up to 97% compared to traditional methods and achieve investment returns of up to 110% in greenhouses, with payback periods ranging from one year for greenhouse systems to 2.5 to 3.5 years for vegetable cultivation. The cost to establish one square meter ranges between 5,000 and 9,000 riyals, and operational costs are reduced by up to 90%, while productivity increases by 8 to 80 times compared to conventional methods. Soilless farming relies on media such as rockwool and employs automation and AI systems to monitor and optimize crop growth conditions, contributing to food security and reducing dependence on imports. Currently, the Kingdom has around 440 farms utilizing these technologies, with plans to expand this sector to include more commercial and residential sites, offering export potential and promoting greater water resource sustainability.
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