中国农业设备助力科威特沙漠变田园
Xin Hua Wang·2025-11-17 01:15

Core Insights - Kuwait has successfully launched its first bulk sale of locally grown bananas, marking a significant milestone in local agricultural development [1] - The success of this initiative is attributed to Chinese technology and equipment, which have enabled the establishment of a thriving green farm in the desert [2][3] - The farm owner, Sari Azmi, has expanded his farm to 85,000 square meters, building over 200 greenhouses equipped with advanced cooling systems to combat extreme desert temperatures [3] Industry Overview - Kuwait has approximately 7,500 large-scale farms, primarily located in the Wafra and Abdali regions, with most modern agricultural equipment sourced from China [4] - The local agricultural sector has traditionally relied on imports for fruits and vegetables, with high prices for bananas prompting local farmers to consider domestic cultivation [4] - Sari Azmi's farm has transitioned from an initial trial of 8 banana trees to over 20,000 trees, alongside the successful cultivation of more than 30 types of fruits and vegetables, turning the farm into a tourist attraction [4]