13 July 2011
DOHA: The Qatar Chamber of Commerce and Industry (QCCI), representative body of the private sector, is conducting a study to assess the viability of setting up a model agricultural city.
DOHA: The Qatar Chamber of Commerce and Industry (QCCI), representative body of the private sector, is conducting a study to assess the viability of setting up a model agricultural city.
The idea of an agricultural city was discussed at the Prime Minister's interface with businessmen last May.
QCCI sources told Al Sharq that the private sector is keen to play an active role in agriculture and complement the efforts of the state-owned Al Hassad Food Company to ensure food security in the country.
The proposed model agricultural city would have food-processing and agriculture-related industries that would be backed by modern technology.
The proposed city would also have storage facilities for agricultural produce and put in place an extensive marketing strategy. QCCI sources said that plans are also afoot to have exclusive shopping outlets for agricultural produce of the proposed city.
© The Peninsula 2011
