"The largest olive farm in the world", replaced by Saudi Arabia. These are operational challenges

Speakers: We do not lack climate, land or water, and we must go to the "dynamic"

Researchers from Al-Jouf University and the Olive Research Center noted that Al-Jawf owned "the largest olive farm in the world", but its exploitation and support for Agricultural economy of the kingdom require the transition from traditional dynamics to modern dynamics, the use of machinery to produce a more intense olive oil. And of high quality, especially because the region of Al-Jouf enjoys a distinct climate, fertile land and fresh water.

Abdul Salam Abdul Hadi Al-Khalidi, Adjunct Professor at Al-Jouf University and Dean of Scientific Research at Al-Jouf University, delivered this lecture. And Mr. Bassam bin Fares Al-Oweish, director of the Center for Research on Camels, Paths and Olives at Al-Jouf, led by Sultan Bin Mohammed Al-Juhani, in the presence of several members of the Council of Culture and of several inhabitants of Jouf.

The conference began with a speech by Dr. Abdul Salam Abdul Hadi Al Khalidi, in which he discussed the quality of olives in the Al Jawf region and the importance of this large agricultural sector to contribute to the development of the economy of the country. countries, as well as types of trees and oils and their quality, without cholesterol, unlike other oils in the world. In scientific research on olives and its culture in the region of Al Jouf and its investment.

Dr. Bassam bin Fares Al-Oweish spoke about the importance of the olive tree, its planting seasons, its importance in daily life in meals and dietary supplements, and the needs of the region to support agriculture, especially olives.

"The largest olive farm in the world is located in the region of Al-Jouf, more precisely in the zone of" agriculture of Basayta ", which is characterized by the fact that the olive tree is one of the best oils in the world.

The participants hailed the unwavering support of the olive sector and the farmer interested in planting it in the region by Prince Al-Jawf, Prince Faisal bin Nawaf bin Abdulaziz and his deputy, Prince Abdulaziz bin Fahad bin Turki , as well as the creation and sponsorship of the International Olive Festival, held annually in the region of Al-Jouf. Agriculture and productivity of olive trees.

In addition to the costs associated with directing and encouraging continued support and education from the university and from research and research, it is important to break out of the traditional way of planting. olive trees according to the dynamic scheme and the use of machines that contribute to the production of high quality and intensive oil, especially since the Al-Jouf region enjoys a distinct climate, as well as fresh land.

These lectures are part of the cultural activity plan of the Prince Abdulrahman Al-Sudairy Cultural Center for the year 2018/2019.