Saudi SAGO receives first shipment of wheat produced by SALIC abroad

Saudi SAGO receives first shipment of wheat produced by SALIC abroad

Saudi SAGO receives first shipment of wheat produced by SALIC abroad This represents the first imported wheat produced by Saudi Agricultural and Livestock Investment Co    Image used for illustrative purpose. A combine harvester gathers wheat in fields at the start of harvesting on August 9, 2010 in Chebsey near Stafford, United Kingdom.RIYADH “” Saudi Grains Organization (SAGO) received the first shipment, carrying 60,000 tons of wheat produced in Ukraine at Jeddah Islamic Port, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Monday quoting an official statement.This represents the first imported wheat produced by Saudi Agricultural and Livestock Investment Co (SALIC), according to the statement.Commenting on the development, SAGO Governor Ahmed Al-Fares said: "The arrival of the shipment is in line with the Kingdom's strategy to capitalize on the Saudi agricultural investments