Dhamar: A permanent exhibition of locally manufactured fertilizers and pesticides was inaugurated on Sunday in Dhamar Governorate. The products are made from safe organic components. The exhibition is organized by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources, represented by the Public Authority for Agricultural Services, and features a range of fertilizers and pesticides produced locally using safe organic materials.
According to Yemen News Agency, at the opening, Dr. Adel Omar, the agriculture sector official in the governorate, described the inauguration as an important step in supporting the national direction toward strengthening local production and reducing reliance on imports. He noted that local companies have undertaken a major national project aimed at eliminating the import bill for fertilizers and pesticides, which costs the state significant amounts annually.
He expressed hope that locally manufactured fertilizers and pesticides, composed of pure organic compounds, would gain the trust of farmers across the country, given their quality and competitive prices, which help reduce the financial burden on farmers. Dr. Omar also called on agricultural cooperatives and farmers throughout Dhamar's districts to visit the exhibition, review locally available products, and benefit from affordable options offered, while also reducing the negative impacts associated with some imported pesticides.
He praised the efforts of the Public Authority for Agricultural Services in Dhamar for organizing the exhibition, as well as the cooperation of participating local companies, stressing that such initiatives contribute to supporting the agricultural sector, enhancing food security, and achieving sustainable agricultural development.
For his part, Abdulhakim Al-Junaid, Director of the branch of the Public Authority for Agricultural Services, said the exhibition is part of ongoing efforts to promote local production, support sustainable agricultural development, localize agricultural industry, and align with directives to boycott imported pesticides and fertilizers. He commended the efforts of participating companies and agricultural institutions.
Meanwhile, Abdulwahab Al-Alaia, head of the Agricultural Cooperative Union branch in the governorate, emphasized the importance of exhibitions in highlighting locally manufactured fertilizers and pesticides, showcasing agricultural innovations, and presenting successful local production models. He noted that local production in this sector is a key pillar of agricultural development, as it supports the national economy, reduces import dependency, and provides farmers with safe, locally produced agricultural inputs.
Representing local institutions and companies, Nasser Al-Qufayli presented samples of locally produced fertilizers and pesticides, noting that the production of therapeutic strategic fertilizers represents a qualitative shift in Yemen's agricultural development and a practical embodiment of self-reliance amid economic challenges. He explained that national institutions have assumed responsibility for developing safe and effective fertilizers that serve as a real alternative to imported chemical fertilizers and pesticides, which have caused significant harm to soil, human health, and the national economy.
He stressed that this national achievement represents an important step toward agricultural independence, saving foreign currency, protecting human health and the environment from the risks of excessive chemical fertilizer use, and improving farmers' economic returns while ensuring the sustainability of agricultural resources. He concluded that Yemen's current agricultural revival reflects the ability of national expertise to turn challenges into opportunities and build a promising agricultural future based on innovation and local production, thereby strengthening food security and supporting sustainable development in the country.