Farmers’ Market in Budaiya Supports Local Agricultural Production

Budaiya: Asim Abdullatif Abdullah, Undersecretary for Agriculture Affairs and Animal Wealth at the Ministry of Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture, said the Bahraini Farmers' Market in Budaiya serves as an integrated platform for marketing local agricultural products and supporting domestic production.

According to Bahrain News Agency, the market has recorded strong attendance from citizens and residents, reflecting growing confidence in national agricultural products and their role in supporting the local agricultural sector.

The undersecretary explained that the market is held at the Budaiya Botanical Garden, in partnership with the National Initiative for Agricultural Development (NIAD), stc Bahrain, and Gulf Petrochemical Industries Company (GPIC). It receives visitors every Saturday until February 14, 2026, with the participation of Bahraini farmers, local brands, and artisans.

He added that the current season includes 33 local farmers, alongside agricultural companies, nurseries, and apiaries, as well as sections for artisans, productive families, restaurants, and caf©s.

The undersecretary said the market has witnessed notable demand for locally produced agricultural goods over the past six weeks, particularly vegetables, underscoring consumer confidence in national produce and the market's role in directly supporting and marketing local agricultural output during the current season.