The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources of Oman (Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources) has introduced a strategic plan for the years 2026 to 2030 aimed at enhancing domestic mango production and reducing reliance on imports.
Increasing Cultivation Area and Mango Production
Dr. Hamdan bin Salim Al-Wohaibi, Director General of Agricultural Development, stated that the Sultanate of Oman intends to increase the mango cultivation area to 10,300 hectares and raise annual production to nearly 44,785 tons. This program is specifically designed to exploit the existing import gap of 46,211 tons, valued at $18.7 million.
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According to this plan, the Ministry of Agriculture of Oman will seek to create investment opportunities for the private sector in 2026. These opportunities include seedling cultivation, modern irrigation, cold chain logistics, and food processing. The main goal of these investments is to boost domestic production and improve the quality of products available in the Omani market.
Economic and Social Impacts
This program will not only help reduce Oman's dependence on mango imports but will also ultimately strengthen the local economy by creating new jobs in various agricultural sectors. With increased production, the domestic market is expected to be faced with higher quality and fresher products, benefiting both consumers and farmers.
Oman, as a country with a favorable climate for mango cultivation, is looking to strengthen the supply chain and improve the production conditions of this product. This plan could also serve as a model for other countries in the region in terms of self-sufficiency and reducing reliance on imports.
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