Sana'a: Acting Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources Ammar Al-Karim and Deputy Chairman of the Sana'a Chamber of Commerce and Industry Mohammed Salah convened to discuss marketing strategies for locally produced legumes and spices. The meeting aimed to explore ways to bolster national production and mitigate the reliance on imports.
According to Yemen News Agency, the discussion included Ministry of Agriculture Undersecretaries for Marketing Mohsen Atif and Plant Resources Dr. Ibrahim Al-Saraji. They explored enhancing partnerships with the private sector to support the national economy. The focus was on managing imports effectively and promoting local products to replace foreign goods. Additionally, the meeting reviewed the achievements of the Contract Farming Unit, which has been pivotal in organizing relations between producers and traders, aligning agricultural production with market demands.
Al-Karim underscored the significant role traders and importers of legumes play in the country's economic development. He highlighted the necessity for coordinated efforts to promote local production and develop sustainable marketing mechanisms. These mechanisms aim to ensure the market receives products of appropriate quality and quantity, benefiting farmers, traders, and consumers.
Salah emphasized the need for stable marketing channels for producers and acknowledged the private sector's role in developing agricultural value chains. The discussions also touched on the current status and challenges of Talal Yemen Contract Farming Company. Participants agreed on the importance of resolving existing issues, reactivating the company's role, and expanding its contributions to contract farming and national product marketing.
The meeting concluded with an agreement to establish joint marketing mechanisms for legumes and selected spices. Coordination among the ministry, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, producers, and traders is essential. Developing practical solutions to the challenges faced by local products is crucial to support farmers and encourage domestic production.