Early Date Harvest Begins in Madinah

Date markets in Madinah Region have begun receiving the first harvests of the season. Early varieties, including luna musaed, rabia, and ajwa, represent the initial yields from farms located in the western areas of the region.

 The market is currently experiencing a surge in buying activity, with initial prices significantly higher due to limited early supply. This comes amid expectations of a bountiful production season, which is anticipated to meet local market needs and enhance product availability and stability in the coming weeks.

 Fresh dates generally ripen in farms located on the outskirts of the region, particularly in hot mountainous areas, with harvesting gradually expanding from the western parts, notably in specific agricultural valleys and their surroundings. The region's date season is among the earliest in the Kingdom, with some farms commencing production in early June, and peak production occurring in July and August. Later-ripening varieties, such as anbara and safawi, typically ripen toward the end of August.

 The date season in Madinah generally spans from early June to September, offering approximately three months of diverse and abundant production. This period represents one of the most active agricultural seasons in the region, with relevant authorities continuously monitoring to ensure product quality and safe supply chains, underscoring the region's significance as a major center for date production and trading within the Kingdom.