In Al-Ahsa Oasis, where generations of farmers’ experience intertwines with a unique agricultural environment, Al-Ahsa limes stand out as one of the seasonal crops closely associated with the lives and daily meals of residents, serving as a social agricultural heritage and a highly nutritious food.
Al-Ahsa limes are currently making a notable presence in local central markets and fruit and vegetable shops. They are also being marketed across the Gulf following the implementation of relevant regulations and requirements, including packaging and labeling standards and the establishment of a unified brand.
Furthermore, the sector has expanded into value-added industries, such as the production of natural juices, essential oils, high-quality dried limes, and other products that increase farmers’ economic returns.
Limes are among the most prominent summer agricultural fruits in Al-Ahsa, representing significant economic and investment value due to their abundant availability in various agricultural orchards.
The care and attention farmers give to maintaining their quality have earned them consumers’ trust, giving the citrus product a prominent position among the oasis’s agricultural products.
The annual Lomi Hasawi Exhibition plays a pivotal role in supporting this product, having become a platform that brings together farmers, researchers, government and private-sector entities, and investors.
It contributes to promoting the product, encouraging innovation, transferring modern technologies, stimulating industries and various forms of production related to lomi, and raising awareness of its cultural and economic importance.
Source: Riyadh Daily