Qatar has achieved a milestone in food security as local production of key vegetables covered up to 98% of market demand during peak harvesting months.
Highlighting the significant role of domestic agriculture, Director of the Agricultural Affairs Department at the Ministry of Municipality Youssef Khalid Al-Khulaifi revealed that local farms supplied 98% of cucumbers, 82% of tomatoes, and 96% of eggplants and zucchinis during the peak production season.
In some months, he said, market coverage by these products reached a full 100% while consistently maintaining high-quality standards that meet consumer expectations across all segments of society.
"These figures reflect the advanced status of local products and their vital role in achieving food security targets, supporting price stability, and reducing dependence on imports," Al-Khulaifi noted. He said that this progress aligns with the Ministry of Municipality's ongoing efforts to elevate the standing of local produce in the national market.
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