Retail prices for vegetables at Al Sailiya Central Market remain consistent due to the availability of products from multiple international origins. Despite challenges such as extreme heat, higher spoilage rates, and seasonal declines in domestic harvests, the variety of supply chains has prevented significant price fluctuations. Vendors and consumers anticipate that the upcoming arrival of local seasonal produce within the next four to six weeks will likely exert further downward pressure on costs. Furthermore, government-backed initiatives aimed at expanding domestic agricultural capacity are expected to decrease the nation's dependence on foreign imports over time. As local farms continue to scale up their operations to satisfy rising market demand, the overall stability of the produce sector is bolstered by this combination of diversified imports and growing home-grown output.
Source : Gulf Times
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