04-10-2012 09:39 AM | Bahrain

Bahrain plans agriculture boost over food security concerns

Bahrain is set to increase domestic food production from 20 per cent to 60 per cent in the next four years, said a senior government official.

Concerns about food security and plans to enhance the role of small farmers and local businesses have prompted the government to outlay projects to boost the country's agriculture sector, added Municipalities and Urban Planning Affairs Minister Dr Juma Al Ka'abi.
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