Qatar Farms programme sees 318% rise in sale of vegetables

The second edition of Qatar Farms programme has seen a whopping 318 percent increase in the sales of locally-grown vegetables as compared to the first season. In the second season, about 8,226 tonnes of locally-grown vegetable were sold as compared to 1,969 tonnes during the first season. The Qatar Farms programme is being implemented by the Ministry of Municipality and Environment and Ministry of Commerce and Industry for the marketing of local vegetables. It aims to provide Qatari farmers with the opportunity to display their vegetables in various consumer complexes at reasonable prices. (TNN)