Saudi Local Companies Produce around 11 Million Tons of Feed Annually

Saudi Local Companies Produce around 11 Million Tons of Feed Annually

Eng. Abdulmohsen Al-Mezayani, head of the National Committee for Feed Manufacturers in the Federation of Saudi Chambers, said that local companies produce approximately 11 million tons of integrated feed annually through 65 specialized factories.

He highlighted the vital importance of the sector in the food security system, pointing to the presence of high manufacturing capabilities with international quality and specifications.

Al-Mezayani was addressing a workshop on the optimal use of integrated livestock feed, which was held at the headquarters of the Federation of Saudi Chambers and organized by the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture, and the National Committee for Feed Manufacturers.

For his part, Dr. Al-Arabi Al-Ameem, Director General of the Animal Production Department at the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture, stated that fodder was one of the most important elements in providing food security in the Kingdom, indicating that work was underway on a set of initiatives to support the growth of the sector and enhance its capabilities.

The Ministry of Environment recently stated that the optimal use of integrated feed for livestock in the Kingdom would increase sales profitability by 41 percent compared to conventional feed (barley and alfalfa), and would reduce annual costs by 35 percent.

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