Each governorate may get a farmer’s market

TDT | Manama

A study is currently underway to examine the possibility of having a farmers market in all governorates. “We hope to have a farmers market in every governorate in Bahrain. We are co-ordinating with relevant authorities of the ministry on the matter,” Farmer’s Market executive manager Amani Abu Idris said.

This comes after it emerged that the Ministry of Works, Municipality Affairs and Urban Planning is conducting a study on how to establish a farmers market in Muharraq Governorate. The move follows the huge success of farmers’ markets across the Kingdom and the large demand for more of the same.

Thousands of people visit farmers market in Budaiya every week.  At the farmers market in Budaiya, Undersecretary at the Ministry of works, Municipalities Affairs and Urban Planning Dr Nabil Mohammed Abu Al Fath said that the organising committee will ensure that the produce sold at the market will be domestic ones only.

He said that a diverse range of activities will be part of the market with many events planned. The five months long market provides a platform for local farmers to sell their fresh produce to the public. The market is set up at the Agriculture Centre in Budaiya Botanical Garden.

The market was established to promote Bahrain’s homegrown agricultural produce and to support local farmers. Over the years, it has become extremely popular with thousands visiting to purchase at the market every week from December to April every year. 

Apart from the Agricultural produce, it also features a section for traditional crafts, restaurants, and an entertainment activities for children. The market is being held every Saturday from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm and will end on April 27.

Another farmers market is being organised at Hoorat A’ali. The Hoorat A’ali market is organised by the the National Initiative for Agricultural Development with the co-operation of Bahrain Development Bank (BDB) and the Ministry of Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture and Urban Planning and has also been a huge success.