Sana'a:The "Good Land" and Productive Families Exhibition, part of the Agricultural Products Festival held from September 23-30, 2026, in Sana'a, experienced a large turnout. Over 120 productive families participated, showcasing approximately 15 tons of local food products.
According to Yemen News Agency, visitors and specialists highlighted that national products surpass imported ones by 30% in quality and nutritional value, as they are free from preservatives. This is accompanied by a competitive price, which is 20-35% lower than that of imported goods.
The rise in local production, including innovations in drying and oil pressing, has enhanced self-sufficiency and reduced the need for imports. This shift supports the household economy and ensures supply stability. The festival, organized by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Water Resources, presented a range of food supplies and processed agricultural goods, including jams, natural oils, dairy products, and dried items such as vegetables, fruits, spices, and coffee.
Surveyed attendees expressed satisfaction with the competitive prices and superior quality of the products. Citizen Mohammed Al-Matari noted the lower prices compared to imported goods, while Ameen Al-Abdali praised the availability and packaging of local products. Abdulhadi Al-Hamdani expressed pride in the quality of national products, and Um Mohammed Al-Haymi was pleased to find local items meeting 60% of her family's needs.
Um Amatullah Taj Al-Din, a representative at the exhibition, shared her experience in producing jams and oils, noting a 40% increase in her production capacity due to the exhibition's support. Widad Abdul-Sattar, who produces baked goods, emphasized the importance of supporting local products to foster economic development.
The exhibition also highlighted local innovations, such as solar-drying devices for fruits and spices and household oil-pressing techniques, which enhance product quality. These efforts reflect the success of plans aimed at empowering the household economy and reducing reliance on imports, paving the way for self-sufficiency and stronger local production.
