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Saudi Farmer’s Sorghum Harvest Boosts Food Security

Aseer Corn Harvest Supports Food Security and Rural Development

A Saudi farmer wearing a white thobe and red-checkered ghutra stands in a tall sorghum field, smiling while holding a traditional woven basket filled with freshly harvested sorghum heads. The field features mature sorghum plants with golden-brown seed heads under a clear sky, with the WSG SPA logo in the lower left corner.
A farmer in Aseer gathers sorghum during the ongoing harvest season, supported by the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture’s initiatives for sustainable farming.

Abha The terraced fields of Aseer are currently witnessing a local corn harvest. Corn cultivation extends across the mountain villages and the Tihama plains, relying on rainfall, terraced landscapes, and traditional farming practices that incorporate well water.

Corn holds a key place in Aseer’s cuisine, appearing in traditional foods and reflecting its historical importance and continued role in supporting the region’s food security.

The Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture provides support for mountain farming through initiatives focused on terracing, rainwater harvesting, cooperative marketing, certified seeds, organic agriculture, and market access via platforms and seasonal events.

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