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Reuters
10 hours ago
- Business
- Reuters
‘Reef Saudi' Program Successfully Completes Trial of Small-Scale Coffee Peeling Equipment, Begins Distribution to Farmers
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, August 16, 2025 (EZ Newswire) -- The Sustainable Agricultural Rural Development Program, known as "Reef Saudi, opens new tab," has announced the highly successful completion of its pilot trial for small-scale coffee peeling equipment. The program confirmed that these machines will now be made available in local markets, placing them within reach of smallholder farmers as part of ongoing efforts to enhance coffee production and improve product marketing. Reef Saudi's official spokesperson, Majid Al-Buraikan, explained that each machine is capable of peeling up to 50 kilograms of coffee beans per hour, which is sufficient to process the yield of an entire village. He emphasized that adopting this technology will be feasible for small-scale farmers, as the machines will be offered at an affordable price not exceeding SAR 4,000. Al-Buraikan further affirmed that Reef Saudi is committed to developing the coffee sector by offering direct support to small farmers and local producers. The program is also implementing a range of strategic projects and initiatives aimed at bolstering food security and increasing the economic return for those working in the sector. About Reef Saudi The Sustainable Agricultural Rural Development Program, known as 'Reef Saudi,' is a government initiative launched by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, on January 9, 2019. The program aims to achieve balanced economic and social development by utilizing the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's natural, agricultural and renewable water resources in a sustainable and optimal manner. Reef Saudi focuses on supporting and empowering small-scale farmers and rural families by providing financial and technical assistance, thereby improving their income and enhancing their productivity. Reef Saudi is a key pillar of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030, contributing to the diversification of the national economy, sustainable development of rural areas, and promotion of social stability and localization. For more information, visit opens new tab and follow Reef Saudi on X (Twitter), opens new tab and Instagram, opens new tab. Media Contact Ahmed ### SOURCE: Reef Saudi Copyright 2025 EZ Newswire See release on EZ Newswire
Asharq Al-Awsat
23-07-2025
- Science
- Asharq Al-Awsat
Saudi Reef Launches Project to Boost Coffee Tree Productivity by 30%
The Sustainable Agricultural Rural Development Program (Saudi Reef), in collaboration with the National Research and Development Center for Sustainable Agriculture (Estidamah), has launched an innovative project to enhance the production of coffee seedlings using tissue culture technology. The project aims to increase the productivity of coffee trees by 30% and to plant some 50,000 seedlings by the end of 2025, SPA reported. Saudi Reef Spokesperson Majid Al-Buraikan said the coffee tree tissue culture project has achieved several tangible results. These include the re-evaluation of 82 previously selected genetic patterns, which were consolidated into 12 genetic groups based on morphological similarities. The production of seedlings from cuttings of selected genetic types has also begun, with 1,000 cuttings planted to produce 1,000 traceable seedlings. Al-Buraikan noted that disease-resistant and drought-tolerant varieties have been developed. Fourteen knowledge products have also been prepared, focusing on advanced techniques and good agricultural practices to improve coffee farms and enhance their productivity. As part of the project, the technical review of the coffee cultivation guide has been completed, and a book on coffee resources has been prepared as a primary reference for coffee production and post-harvest operations management in the Kingdom. Four study tours—both domestic and international—were also conducted, with over 109 farmers participating. These visits included experimental fields, demonstration farms, and cooperatives, allowing farmers to learn about modern practices and technologies and apply them to their farms. Al-Buraikan pointed out that the initiative also included organizing workshops and scientific seminars to train and qualify farmers and stakeholders, covering more than 200 farmers, as well as participating in numerous international conferences, forums, and exhibitions related to the coffee sector to exchange expertise and stay up to date on industry developments.
