Saudi Arabia expands digital systems for crop protection
Kingdom strengthens plant health monitoring and biosecurity measures to combat pests and protect food security amid climate pressures
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (MNTV) — Saudi Arabia is expanding the use of digital technologies and biosecurity systems to strengthen crop protection and reduce the impact of agricultural pests, reports SPA.
The efforts come as countries mark the International Day of Plant Health, with growing global attention on safeguarding food supplies and ecosystems from cross-border pests and climate-related threats.
Saudi Arabia’s National Center for the Prevention and Control of Plant Pests and Animal Diseases said it is supporting the agricultural sector through advanced surveillance systems, farm inspections and quarantine procedures aimed at early pest detection and outbreak prevention.
The center also operates specialized laboratories and is developing emergency response plans and regulatory frameworks designed to reduce agricultural risks and improve rapid intervention capabilities.
Mohammed Al-Khuraiji, head of the plant health sector at the center, said the Kingdom’s approach to plant protection has evolved beyond conventional pest control toward a broader biosecurity model supported by innovation and digital tools.
He said authorities are working to reduce the economic damage caused by agricultural pests by strengthening border inspection systems and expanding reference laboratory networks.
Al-Khuraiji added that plant health is closely linked to public health, food security and economic sustainability, and called for stronger cooperation between farmers and government institutions to help build a more sustainable agricultural environment.
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