A two-day event showcasing local mulberry farmers and their products is set to take place this weekend at the permanent Bahrain Farmers Market in Hoorat A’Ali.
The Bahrain Mulberry Event will take place on Friday and Saturday from 8am to 3pm.
“The spectacular Bahraini Mulberry Event awaits you,” said the organisers in a statement.
“The event features a wide range of mulberry products, mulberry fruits and saplings for sale, along with mulberry trees grafts.”
The event is being organised by Tamkeen, Bahrain Development Bank and the National Initiative for Agricultural Development.
Last organised in 2019 at the Botanical Garden in Budaiya, this year’s event marks the return of the popular festival for the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic.
During the last festival, around 20 farmers participated and sold locally grown mulberries to eager customers.
Mulberry is a type of fruit that grows on deciduous trees. The fruit is typically dark purple or black in colour and has a slightly tangy or sweet, juicy flavour.
Mulberries are rich in vitamins and antioxidants, making them a healthy snack option, packed with nutrients, including vitamin C, vitamin K, iron and fibre.
They can be eaten fresh, dried or used in various recipes such as jams, pies and desserts.
Additionally, mulberry leaves are often used in traditional medicine for their potential health benefits.
Mulberry trees are fast-growing and can reach heights of up to 30 feet, and are known for their long lifespan, with some trees living for hundreds of years.
The GDN reported last month that Bahrain is fast-tracking efforts to roll out innovative projects and initiatives as part of its strategy to boost food security.
Six locations have been earmarked for hydroponic farming and yield from the 41 hectares of land would cover 10 per cent to 20pc of the country’s vegetable needs, according to Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture Minister Wael Al Mubarak.
Tenders for two locations in Howrat A’ali and Duraz have been floated while the four other locations were in the process of being registered for soil-less farming projects, he added.
The minister said the government has also introduced an agricultural investment (AGI) classification to encourage business in the sector.
He added they were also encouraging people to start hydroponic farming projects in non-agricultural classified plots.
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