Environment ministry launches digital field schools platform to empower farmers
Saudi Arabia’s environment ministry and Reef Academy have launched a digital field schools platform to boost digital transformation and support farmers.
Key Takeaways
AIThe Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture, in partnership with Saudi Reef Academy, has launched the Digital Field Schools Platform to promote digital transformation, encourage sustainable agricultural practices, and help shift traditional agricultural extension services to an integrated digital system. The initiative aims to improve farmers’ productivity and operational efficiency, empower them with knowledge and training, strengthen food security, and support sustainable agricultural development in line with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030.
The ministry explained that the platform is part of its ongoing efforts to advance the digital transformation of agricultural extension services. It represents an innovative solution to move from a traditional model to a comprehensive digital system based on smart technologies. The platform seeks to spread the culture of sustainable agriculture and educate farmers on best practices to enhance their productivity, achieve efficiency, and preserve natural resources.
The ministry added that the Field Schools Platform helps farmers adopt sound agricultural practices through training, qualification, guidance, and knowledge transfer, and supports them in bringing their products to market. It provides reliable agricultural consultations that help reduce costs and improve productivity, thereby increasing farmers’ incomes and quality of life. The initiative also supports environmental protection, resource sustainability, and food security. The ministry noted that the platform is the result of its partnership with Saudi Reef Academy, combining academic and field expertise to deliver smart, integrated digital agricultural extension services.
The project includes 39 field schools covering all agricultural and livestock activities, offering greater flexibility in accessing extension services and leveraging available digital infrastructure to enhance food security and promote sustainable farming practices.