{
  "id": 4404125,
  "title": "Al-Baha grape harvest reaches 951 tons, boosting agriculture sector",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/al-baha-grape-harvest-reaches-951-tons-boosting-agriculture-sector",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-30T10:09:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ajel English",
    "slug": "ajel-english",
    "url": "https://english.ajel.sa/business/y39f7ypvm"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In Al-Baha, farmers have harvested 951 tons of grapes this season, a boost for the local agriculture sector. This season’s crop, grown on around 35.59 hectares of land, showcases the region’s agricultural strength. Grape farming has been a staple in Al-Baha, thriving under the area’s varied landscape, rich soil, and moderate climate, as well as the experience of generations of local farmers. Fahad Muftah Al-Zahrani, the Director General of the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture’s office in Al-Baha, emphasized the economic significance of the region’s grape output. He credited the ministry for assisting farmers and improving production efficiency through better agricultural practices, including advanced irrigation methods and the cultivation of grape varieties suited to local conditions. The ministry’s focus includes the \"Grape City\" project in Baljurashi Governorate, a 741,699 square meter area with over 70,000 grape vines. This initiative aims to create a comprehensive system for post-harvest services and marketing, ultimately enhancing the economic value of grapes by improving sorting, packaging, cooling, and marketing processes. By supporting these efforts, the ministry not only elevates the market value of local products but also expands agricultural development opportunities in the region.",
  "summary": "Al-Baha farms produce 951 tons of grapes this season, supported by government initiatives to enhance supply chains and agro-industries.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}