Organic Agriculture and Food Security in Saudi Arabia

The rapid increase in the global populationPopulation has prompted concernsOrganic about how to ensure a safe food supplyFood supply for the estimated ten billion people by 2050. It is crucial to prioritize access to safeSafe and nutritiousNutritious food for everyone, particularly those living in ruralRural areas who rely heavily on agriculture for their sustenance, while also preserving the environment. Traditional agriculture alone cannot guarantee sustainable food security. Currently, approximately 12.5% of people in developing countries suffer from malnutrition due to limited access to nourishing food. There are numerous challenges to achieving sustainable food security, but implementing food systems that reduce the use of chemicals and promote the production of safer, higher-qualityQuality food can be beneficial. This chapter focuses on organic agricultureOrganic agriculture and food security in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), demonstrating that organic farmingOrganic farming is a sustainable agricultural system gaining popularity over time due to its health and environmentalEnvironmental advantages. Additionally, KSA is actively interested in supporting agriculture and organicOrganic food productsProducts by raising awareness about the benefits and principlesPrinciples of organic farmingOrganic farming. By doing so, KSA aims to contribute to the achievement of the nutrition, environmentalEnvironmental, and sustainable developmentSustainable Development goals outlined in Vision 2030, especially those pertaining to sustainable food security.