Saudi Arabia has announced a new development plan for beekeeping. The plan is part of the Sustainable Agricultural Rural Development Program, also known as Saudi Reef, and includes five projects for several regions of the country.

According to the Saudi Press Agency, the projects aim to boost domestic production of bee products, support beekeepers, and contribute to food security in line with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030. The projects will be funded through an investment of 48.2 million Saudi riyals (more than US$12.8 million).

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