List of Modern Agricultural Technologies in Saudi Arabia

Modern agricultural technologies in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia play a crucial role in advancing the nation’s agricultural sector in alignment with the Saudi Vision 2030. These technologies encompass various methods and approaches. Below are three key modern agricultural technologies currently implemented in the Kingdom:

1. Hydroponics technology: It is a modern farming method that grows plants without soil, or by using a medium such as mineral wool. Key requirements include:

- Automated control of cooling, heating, and ventilation.

- Automated units for irrigation and fertilization.

- A sterilization system for recycled and reused water.

An automated control system for all systems within the greenhouse.

2. Vertical farming: It is an intensive technology that maximizes the use of space, often utilizing plastic pipes or multi-tiered layers to boost production per unit area. Vertical farming involves several key requirements, including:

- Control of cooling, heating, and ventilation.

- Automated units for irrigation and fertilization.

- A sterilization system for recycled and reused water.

- An automated control system for all systems within the greenhouse.

- The sides and the roof are made of insulated walls.

3- Aquaponics: It is integrated farming, where plants are combined with fish. This type of agricultural technology relies on an integrated closed farming system between plant nutrition and fish waste. Several requirements are essential for the success of this technique, which are:

- Control of cooling, heating, ventilation, and the irrigation and fertilization system.

- Automated irrigation and fertilization units, and a system for oxygen circulation and pumping.

- Sterilization system for recycled and reused water.

- An automated control system for all systems within the greenhouse.