Manama, May 25 (BNA) The National Initiative for Agricultural Development (NIAD) launched an agricultural platform to unify efforts to develop and strengthen the agricultural sector in Bahrain.
Through the curated database, the NIAD hopes to help achieve the Kingdom’s economic, social and environmental development goals.
During the launch ceremony, Sheikha Maram bint Isa Al Khalifa, Secretary-General of NAID, said that the AGRO.BH platform comes in implementation of the directives of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa regarding the need to establish an effective agricultural sector and find solutions that contribute to its realization. Food security in line with the comprehensive development program and the 2030 economic vision.
It also reflects the vision of the government led by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, on securing an environment that supports sustainable development and stimulates knowledge-based economic growth.
The platform initiative reinforces the orientation established by Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, the King’s wife, through her presidency of the Nyad Advisory Council and her dedicated follow-up to its activities.
Sheikha Maram said that the platform, which is an integral part of the agricultural development process and the development of the agricultural sector, keeps pace with the various changes and challenges facing the sector.
“The platform directly serves the agricultural sector and is linked to many other national projects by providing updated and accurate data that helps in the development process of a specific sector, and supports the agricultural activities and programs of the initiative and documents them in a public platform, in cooperation with the public and private sectors.”
“Through this platform, we have worked on a huge database of all comprehensive and diverse agricultural data and information and a reference for all those interested in the agricultural sector. For those who want to invest in this important sector, the platform makes it easy for me to take a comprehensive look and know the expected challenges and market needs, which encourages Encouraging investment and innovation in this sector.
Sheikha Maram expressed her appreciation to more than 21 government and private agencies for their efforts that contributed to the success of the project by providing the National Institute for Agricultural Development with all data, information, statistics, reports and scientific research related to agriculture in Bahrain.
During the ceremony, a short film about the platform was shown, and the institutions that contributed to its support were honored.
They are the Supreme Council for the Environment, the Ministry of Works, Municipalities Affairs and Urban Planning, the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Tourism, the Ministry of Labor and Social Development, the Ministry of Transport and Communications, and the Ministry of Oil.
Survey and Land Registration Agency, Customs Affairs of the Ministry of Interior, Information and e-Government Authority, Bahrain National Agency for Space Science, Electricity and Water Authority, Social Insurance Authority, Labor Market Regulatory Authority, and Urban Planning and Development Authority. The Legislation and Legal Opinion Commission and the Tamkeen Labor Fund.
Exports of Bahrain, Bahrain Development Bank, Arab Gulf University, United Nations Organization “Bahrain”, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, National Center for Cyber Security, Dalal Jassim Al-Zayed Legal Office, Micro Center Group, and Talking Pictures Production.
AgroBH can be used as a primary tool for identifying trends in the agriculture sector by viewing agricultural publications and research, climatology, soils, and agricultural and water personnel data.
Land cover, agricultural areas, and agricultural land use management data can also be accessed in order to make informed, high-level decisions.
AgroBH is a comprehensive resource of reliable and up-to-date lists and guides for exporting companies, farmers, farms and all agricultural companies operating in the agricultural sector in the Kingdom of Bahrain.
It helps new investors by offering the agricultural sector trade laws, customs regulations, more information about the workforce in the agricultural sectors and government support for this sector.
AgroBH also offers a range of information that can be useful to people interested in farming. Choosing farming as a career, combined gardening and gardening tips, and proper tree care methods are some of the topics explored in the BIGS Show Themes section.
The database includes abundant information about public parks in Bahrain and the natural environment of Bahrain
Users can learn more about how Bahrain is working on sustainable development goals in the agricultural sector.
The platform contains applications for government support for those wishing to invest in this agricultural sector in Bahrain.