{"id":18281,"date":"2021-09-19T20:17:18","date_gmt":"2021-09-19T17:17:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/qa.mashroo3k.com\/studies\/hydroponic-agriculture\/"},"modified":"2025-09-24T11:01:03","modified_gmt":"2025-09-24T08:01:03","slug":"hydroponic-agriculture","status":"publish","type":"studies","link":"https:\/\/qa.mashroo3k.com\/en\/studies\/hydroponic-agriculture\/","title":{"rendered":"Hydroponic Agriculture"},"content":{"rendered":" <div class=\"content-card study-summary\">\n    <!-- Grid -->\n    <div class=\"row no-gutter\">\n        <!-- Media -->\n        <div class=\"col-12 col-m-5\">\n                    <a href=\"#\" data-title=\"Hydroponic Agriculture\" class=\"responsive-element media-element \" data-src=\"https:\/\/sa.mashroo3k.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/tomatoes-3446424_1280-1.jpg\"><\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        <!-- Content -->\n        <div class=\"col-12 col-m-7 rich-content\">\n            <h2>Hydroponic Agriculture<\/h2>\n                        <p>Project: The project involves establishing a vegetable farm using hydroponic farming, where vegetables are grown without soil (hydroponically) to produce fresh vegetables such as cucumbers and tomatoes, as well as leafy greens like lettuce, parsley, arugula, and other leafy products.<\/p>\n            <p><\/p>\n        <\/div>\n        <!-- Info Bar -->\n        <div class=\"col-12 col-m-7 info-bar flexbox\">\n            <!-- Item -->\n            <h3 class=\"info-item col-auto\">Capital <strong data-counter=\"2559999\" data-sign=\" QAR\"><\/strong><\/h3>            <!-- Item -->\n            <h3 class=\"info-item col-auto\">Return Rate <strong data-counter=\"53\" data-sign=\"%\"><\/strong><\/h3>            <!-- Item -->\n                        <!-- Item -->\n                        <!-- Item -->\n                        <!-- Item -->\n            <h3 class=\"info-item col-auto\">Payback period <strong >Second year <\/strong><\/h3>        <\/div>\n        <!-- Info Bar -->\n    <\/div>\n    <!-- \/\/ Grid -->\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-tornado-components-project alignfull content-card study-subjects\"><div class=\"row row-reverse\"><div class=\"col-12 col-m-5\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sa.mashroo3k.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/tomatoes-3446424_1280-1.jpg\" alt=\"Project description\" class=\"fluid\"><\/div><div class=\"col-12 col-m-7 rich-content\"><h2>Project description<\/h2><p class=\" desc1\">The project involves establishing a vegetable farm using hydroponic farming, where vegetables are grown without soil (hydroponically) to produce fresh vegetables such as cucumbers, tomatoes, and leafy greens like lettuce, parsley, arugula, and other leafy products. Hydroponic farming is considered an integrated cultivation system for plants.<br>The project targets various sectors, including hotels, restaurants, food supply companies, vegetable markets, hypermarkets, supermarkets, as well as individual consumers. The hydroponic farm aims to achieve self-sufficiency in vegetables by reducing imports. Additionally, it seeks to contribute to meeting part of the growing demand for fresh vegetables by employing the latest hydroponic farming techniques and utilizing the available local resources to produce fresh vegetables.<br>The demand for fresh vegetable products is characterized by both growth and continuity due to the significant increase in population. Therefore, establishing a farm for producing fresh vegetables is considered an investment opportunity that can generate high economic returns. <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-tornado-project-justifications alignfull content-card study-benifites\"><div class=\"row row-reverse\"><div class=\"col-12 col-m-4\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sa.mashroo3k.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/tomatoes-3446424_1280-1.jpg\" alt=\"Project products\" class=\"fluid\"\/><\/div><div class=\"col-12 col-m-8 rich-content\"><h2>Project products<\/h2><ul class=\"chelist\"><li>Qatari Sweet Pepper<\/li><li>Tomato<\/li><li>Cucumber<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-tornado-project-justifications alignfull content-card study-benifites\"><div class=\"row \"><div class=\"col-12 col-m-4\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mashroo3k.com\/newweoryx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/01.png\" alt=\"Why Mashroo3k ?\" class=\"fluid\"\/><\/div><div class=\"col-12 col-m-8 rich-content\"><h2>Why Mashroo3k ?<\/h2><ul class=\"chelist\"><li> <a href=\"https:\/\/mashroo3k.com\/?__hstc=74867789.2f3f33a24b44870ec4a577029c49e44b.1728259200242.1728259200243.1728259200244.1&amp;__hssc=74867789.1.1728259200245&amp;__hsfp=868907044\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mashroo3k <\/a>has over 11 years of experience in preparing feasibility studies, market research, and providing a wide range of consulting services, including administrative, economic, financial, and others.<br\/><\/li><li>Mashroo3k has offices in 7 international branches, located in <a href=\"\" target=\"\" rel=\"\">Saudi Arabia,<\/a> <a href=\"\" target=\"\" rel=\"\">the UAE<\/a>, <a href=\"\" target=\"\" rel=\"\">Egypt<\/a>, <a href=\"\" target=\"\" rel=\"\">Qatar<\/a>, <a href=\"\" target=\"\" rel=\"\">Oman<\/a>, <a href=\"\" target=\"\" rel=\"\">Yemen<\/a>, and <a href=\"\" target=\"\" rel=\"\">Iraq<\/a>, in addition to its agents in China, Singapore, and other countries.<br\/><\/li><li>Mashroo3k has provided over 8000 services and feasibility studies, helping thousands of clients achieve their investment goals.<\/li><li>Mashroo3k&#8217;s services are accredited and trusted by all financial institutions and entities in the Middle East.<\/li><li>Mashroo3k&#8217;s service coverage extends to 35 countries across all continents.<br\/><\/li><li>Mashroo3k is a member of over 100 prestigious international institutions specializing in market research and business management.<\/li><li>Mashroo3k&#8217;s team consists of 350 consultants with extensive knowledge of economic sector indicators and opportunities. Thanks to the diversity of their expertise, they ensure effective solutions and strategies.  <\/li><li>Mashroo3k is contracted with over 10,200 suppliers in 35 countries to support projects logistically with production lines, raw materials, machinery, equipment, and similar resources.<br\/><\/li><li>Mashroo3k possesses a vast database that enhances the accuracy of its predictions and analyses, as well as its ability to manage risks effectively.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<!-- Study Benifites -->\n<div class=\"content-card study-benifites tabs\">\n    <!-- Tabs Menu -->\n    <ul class=\"tabs-menu head\">\n                <li data-tab=\"tab-1\">Project Features<\/li>                <li data-tab=\"tab-2\">Study Contents<\/li>                <li data-tab=\"tab-3\">Sector indicators<\/li>                <li data-tab=\"tab-4\">The Project as an Investment Opportunity<\/li>    <\/ul>\n    <!-- Tabs Wraper -->\n    <div class=\"tabs-wraper\">\n        <!-- Tab Content -->\n                <div class=\"tab-content\" id=\"tab-1\">\n            <!-- Grid -->\n            <div class=\"row row-reverse\">\n                <!-- Media -->\n                <div class=\"col-12 col-m-4\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sa.mashroo3k.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/tomatoes-3446424_1280-1.jpg\" alt=\"\u0645\u0624\u0634\u0631\u0627\u062a \u0627\u0644\u0642\u0637\u0627\u0639\" class=\"fluid\">\n                <\/div>\n                <!-- Content -->\n                <div class=\"col-12 col-m-8 rich-content\">\n                    <ul>\r\n<li>\r\n<p>Significant savings in irrigation water and fertilizers<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li>\r\n<p>Increased production per unit area<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li>\r\n<p>Savings in agricultural labor<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li>\r\n<p>Faster crop production<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li>\r\n<p>Reduced use of agricultural pesticides<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li>\r\n<p>Easier pest and disease control<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li>\r\n<p>Elimination of the need for organic fertilizers<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li>\r\n<p>Ability to produce crops out of their normal seasons<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>                <\/div>\n                <!-- \/\/ Content -->\n            <\/div>\n            <!-- \/\/ Grid -->\n        <\/div>\n                <!-- Tab Content -->\n                <div class=\"tab-content\" id=\"tab-2\">\n            <!-- Grid -->\n            <div class=\"row\">\n                <!-- Content -->\n                <div class=\"col-12 col-m-6 rich-content\">\n                    <p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Executive summary<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul dir=\"ltr\">\r\n<li>About the project<\/li>\r\n<li>Financial indicators<\/li>\r\n<li>Justifications for establishing the project<\/li>\r\n<li>Government investment incentives in the project field<\/li>\r\n<li>Target markets<\/li>\r\n<li>Indicators and final results of the project<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Study project services\/products<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul dir=\"ltr\">\r\n<li>Project Description and All Its Products\/Services.<\/li>\r\n<li>Project Advantages and Production Requirements.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Market Size Analysis.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul dir=\"ltr\">\r\n<li>Understanding Distribution Channels.<\/li>\r\n<li>Consumer Behavior, Preferences, and Habits.<\/li>\r\n<li>Competitors&#8217; Products or Services, and Their Strengths and Weaknesses.<\/li>\r\n<li>Market Nature and Characteristics.<\/li>\r\n<li>Demand Size for the Product or Service Offered.<\/li>\r\n<li>Available Market Share of the Target Market.<\/li>\r\n<li>The Optimal Marketing Method.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Risk Assessment.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul dir=\"ltr\">\r\n<li>Risk Identification.<\/li>\r\n<li>Impact of Risks on the Project.<\/li>\r\n<li>Risk Mitigation Methods<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>                <\/div>\n                <!-- \/\/ Content -->\n                <!-- Content -->\n                <div class=\"col-12 col-m-6 rich-content\">\n                    <p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Technical Study<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul dir=\"ltr\">\r\n<li>A detailed description of the project\u2019s products, the expected production capacity, and identifying investment costs<\/li>\r\n<li>Identifying the size of electrical and water power<\/li>\r\n<li>Identifying the project\u2019s employment<\/li>\r\n<li>Identifying the project\u2019s requirements<\/li>\r\n<li>Estimating construction costs<\/li>\r\n<li>Estimating the total capital<\/li>\r\n<li>Estimating annual operating costs<\/li>\r\n<li>Estimating the amount of operating capital<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Financial Study<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul dir=\"ltr\">\r\n<li>The total required investment costs of the project<\/li>\r\n<li>Structuring the income statement, cash flow statement, and balance sheet of the first ten years of operation<\/li>\r\n<li>Estimating the expected annual revenues of the project in light of the identified operating capacities<\/li>\r\n<li>The optimal funding structure of the project in light of the investors\u2019 capabilities and funding terms<\/li>\r\n<li>The project financial indicators and sensitivity analysis<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Regulatory and Administrative Study<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul dir=\"ltr\">\r\n<li>The project workforce<\/li>\r\n<li>Regulatory structure<\/li>\r\n<li>Job duties<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>                <\/div>\n                <!-- \/\/ Content -->\n            <\/div>\n            <!-- \/\/ Grid -->\n        <\/div>\n                <!-- Tab Content -->\n                <div class=\"tab-content\" id=\"tab-3\">\n            <!-- Grid -->\n            <div class=\"row row-reverse\">\n                 <!-- Media -->\n                 <div class=\"col-12 col-m-4\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sa.mashroo3k.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/5-1.jpg\" alt=\"\u0627\u0644\u0645\u0634\u0631\u0648\u0639 \u0643\u0641\u0631\u0635\u0629 \u0627\u0633\u062a\u062b\u0645\u0627\u0631\u064a\u0629\" class=\"fluid\">\n                <\/div>\n                <!-- Content -->\n                <div class=\"col-12 col-m-8 rich-content\">\n                    <p data-start=\"67\" data-end=\"593\">Saudi Arabia has given the agricultural sector significant importance over the past five years, especially following the launch of Vision 2030, through which the Kingdom aims to capitalize on available opportunities and resources and achieve a strong, sustainable economy. As a result of its continuous efforts, we have witnessed an expansion of agricultural lands, an increase in crop production, and growth in livestock numbers and fish quantities, contributing to enhancing food security and meeting citizens\u2019 food needs.<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"595\" data-end=\"849\">Because &#8220;Mashroo3k&#8221; Economic Consulting and Market Research values keeping its clients informed about key indicators in this vital sector, it has chosen to present here some data that can serve as a guide for those wishing to invest under its umbrella:<\/p>\r\n<ul data-start=\"851\" data-end=\"2019\">\r\n<li data-start=\"851\" data-end=\"1087\">\r\n<p data-start=\"853\" data-end=\"1087\">In Saudi Arabia, the total cultivated area of fruits, grains, vegetables (both protected and open-field), in addition to fodder, is estimated at approximately <strong data-start=\"1012\" data-end=\"1034\">771,920.2 hectares<\/strong>, with a total production of <strong data-start=\"1063\" data-end=\"1084\">10,846,595.4 tons<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"1088\" data-end=\"1195\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1090\" data-end=\"1195\">The area cultivated with fruits is estimated at <strong data-start=\"1138\" data-end=\"1160\">207,369.8 hectares<\/strong>, producing <strong data-start=\"1172\" data-end=\"1192\">2,342,150.2 tons<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"1196\" data-end=\"1332\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1198\" data-end=\"1332\">The area cultivated with grains such as wheat, barley, and others expanded to <strong data-start=\"1276\" data-end=\"1298\">262,622.9 hectares<\/strong>, yielding <strong data-start=\"1309\" data-end=\"1329\">1,254,966.6 tons<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"1333\" data-end=\"1448\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1335\" data-end=\"1448\">The area of open-field vegetables reached <strong data-start=\"1377\" data-end=\"1398\">88,644.2 hectares<\/strong>, with production totaling <strong data-start=\"1425\" data-end=\"1445\">2,111,028.5 tons<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"1449\" data-end=\"1601\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1451\" data-end=\"1601\">The area cultivated with fodder crops, such as alfalfa and blue panic grass, is estimated at <strong data-start=\"1544\" data-end=\"1566\">207,387.9 hectares<\/strong>, producing <strong data-start=\"1578\" data-end=\"1598\">4,556,663.5 tons<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"1602\" data-end=\"1793\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1604\" data-end=\"1793\">The total production capacity of wheat flour in the Kingdom is <strong data-start=\"1667\" data-end=\"1686\">15,150 tons\/day<\/strong>, while the total operational capacity of wheat silos in Saudi milling companies equals <strong data-start=\"1774\" data-end=\"1790\">745,000 tons<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"1794\" data-end=\"1881\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1796\" data-end=\"1881\">The total production capacity for animal feed in the Kingdom is <strong data-start=\"1860\" data-end=\"1878\">3,200 tons\/day<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"1882\" data-end=\"1950\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1884\" data-end=\"1950\">Total manufactured flour amounted to <strong data-start=\"1921\" data-end=\"1939\">2,650,111 tons<\/strong> in 2020.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"1951\" data-end=\"2019\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1953\" data-end=\"2019\">Total manufactured animal feed reached <strong data-start=\"1992\" data-end=\"2008\">555,858 tons<\/strong> in 2020.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>                <\/div>\n                <!-- \/\/ Content -->\n            <\/div>\n            <!-- \/\/ Grid -->\n        <\/div>\n                <!-- Tab Content -->\n                <div class=\"tab-content\" id=\"tab-4\">\n            <!-- Grid -->\n            <div class=\"row\">\n                <!-- Media -->\n                <div class=\"col-12 col-m-4\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sa.mashroo3k.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/6-1.jpg\" alt=\"\u0645\u0624\u0634\u0631\u0627\u062a \u0627\u0644\u0645\u0634\u0631\u0648\u0639\" class=\"fluid\">\n                <\/div>\n                <!-- Content -->\n                <div class=\"col-12 col-m-8 rich-content\">\n                    <p data-start=\"67\" data-end=\"239\"><strong data-start=\"67\" data-end=\"80\">Mashroo3k<\/strong> considers that investing in the cultivation of onions, pomegranates, bananas, and citrus fruits can be highly profitable within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"241\" data-end=\"389\"><strong data-start=\"241\" data-end=\"254\">Mashroo3k<\/strong> also emphasizes the importance of organic farming as an unmissable opportunity in the Kingdom. The following are its key indicators:<\/p>\r\n<ul data-start=\"391\" data-end=\"1369\">\r\n<li data-start=\"391\" data-end=\"636\">\r\n<p data-start=\"393\" data-end=\"636\">The area dedicated to organic farming in the Kingdom expanded from <strong data-start=\"460\" data-end=\"487\">13,078 hectares in 2016<\/strong> to <strong data-start=\"491\" data-end=\"521\">26,632.49 hectares in 2020<\/strong>. Production in this sector also grew, exceeding <strong data-start=\"570\" data-end=\"596\">98,558.81 tons in 2020<\/strong>, compared to <strong data-start=\"610\" data-end=\"633\">56,261 tons in 2016<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"637\" data-end=\"895\">\r\n<p data-start=\"639\" data-end=\"895\">In 2019, the area of protected vegetable cultivation reached <strong data-start=\"700\" data-end=\"718\">2,320 hectares<\/strong>, with an estimated production of <strong data-start=\"752\" data-end=\"768\">174,207 tons<\/strong>. However, by 2020, this area expanded to <strong data-start=\"810\" data-end=\"828\">5,895 hectares<\/strong>, and production increased to <strong data-start=\"858\" data-end=\"874\">584,080 tons<\/strong> (organic farming).<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"896\" data-end=\"1014\">\r\n<p data-start=\"898\" data-end=\"1014\">Production of table eggs in organic farming projects rose from <strong data-start=\"961\" data-end=\"983\">7,000 eggs in 2017<\/strong> to <strong data-start=\"987\" data-end=\"1011\">454,000 eggs in 2020<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"1015\" data-end=\"1123\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1017\" data-end=\"1123\">In organic farming projects, honey production reached <strong data-start=\"1071\" data-end=\"1084\">22,700 kg<\/strong>, from a total of <strong data-start=\"1102\" data-end=\"1120\">6,003 beehives<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"1124\" data-end=\"1215\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1126\" data-end=\"1215\">Production of milk and dairy products in organic farming projects reached <strong data-start=\"1200\" data-end=\"1212\">390 tons<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"1216\" data-end=\"1369\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1218\" data-end=\"1369\">The value of loans provided by the Agricultural Development Fund increased to <strong data-start=\"1296\" data-end=\"1325\">SAR 1,779,558,000 in 2020<\/strong>, compared to <strong data-start=\"1339\" data-end=\"1366\">SAR 455,487,000 in 2016<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>                <\/div>\n                <!-- \/\/ Content -->\n            <\/div>\n            <!-- \/\/ Grid -->\n        <\/div>\n                <!-- \/\/ Tab Content -->\n    <\/div>\n    <!-- \/\/ Tabs Wraper -->\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/\/ Study Subjects -->\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"featured_media":13418,"template":"","studies-categories":[816],"studies-tags":[],"yst_prominent_words":[],"class_list":["post-18281","studies","type-studies","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","studies-categories-agricultural-production-sector"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/qa.mashroo3k.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/studies\/18281","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/qa.mashroo3k.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/studies"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/qa.mashroo3k.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/studies"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/qa.mashroo3k.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/studies\/18281\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":18284,"href":"https:\/\/qa.mashroo3k.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/studies\/18281\/revisions\/18284"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/qa.mashroo3k.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/13418"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/qa.mashroo3k.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=18281"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"studies-categories","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/qa.mashroo3k.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/studies-categories?post=18281"},{"taxonomy":"studies-tags","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/qa.mashroo3k.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/studies-tags?post=18281"},{"taxonomy":"yst_prominent_words","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/qa.mashroo3k.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/yst_prominent_words?post=18281"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}