Qatar could attain self-sufficiency in the production of certain types of vegetables within two years, they told the daily.
Many businesspersons and investors have started making investments in agriculture as they consider it a promising sector. Also, it is believed that greater use of innovations in the field, state-of-the-art technology and climate-controlled greenhouses will help enhance production and prolong the season for various varieties of vegetables.
Qatar Chamber (QC) board member Mohamed bin Ahmed al-Obaidly, also chairman of the QC committee for food security and environment, stressed that the availability of locally produced vegetables has been steadily on the rise in the local market since the blockade was imposed in June 2017.
He pointed out that QC was working to maintain a balance between supply and demand to keep investment in the sector rewarding for both investors and consumers.