New investments in agricultural technology should help improve efficiency by improving water usage and introducing new, hardier crops. Kuwait faces a high risk of food insecurity as it is not self-sufficient and relies heavily on food imports from other countries due to its relatively low agricultural production.Īlthough Kuwait’s agricultural sector represents a small part of the nation’s economy due to geographic and political obstacles, there is private company and public sector interest to pursue new technologies that would bring increased production. Vegetables, potatoes, and grains make up the majority of Kuwait’s crop production. Supplemental irrigation and protected greenhouse production are heavily relied on due to the environmental and water resource constraints.įamily farming is not prominent in Kuwait, and the majority of farms are not relied on for economical return nor as a main source of income. There are 2,880 farms in this region encompassing an approximate area of 141 million meter squared. The agricultural areas are located in Wafra the South of Kuwait, Al-Abdali in the North of Kuwait and Al-Sulaibiya in the center.

The harsh climatic conditions, water scarcity and soil resources are the major constraints that are faced by the agriculture sector in Kuwait.Īpproximately 90 percent of Kuwait’s land is considered not agriculturally viable. Natural water resources are minimal presently, desalinated seawater and brackish groundwater is utilized for agriculture. Kuwait’s soil is sandy with low organic content and poor moisture content.

Kuwait is a dry desert environment with extremely hot and dry long summers. Economic Development Organizations (EDO).Foreign Direct Investment Attraction Events.

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