Estidamah plays a vital national role in advancing the transformation toward a more efficient and sustainable agricultural sector. This is achieved through the development and localization of advanced applied solutions aligned with the Kingdom’s unique environmental conditions and climate challenges.
At Estidamah, we operate with a clear vision centered on maximizing the value of natural resources—particularly water—by advancing modern technologies and practices that enhance productivity, reduce waste, and enable more sustainable and resilient agricultural models.
We believe that the true impact of research and development lies in its translation into practical applications. Accordingly, we focus on transforming our research outputs into adoptable solutions that empower farmers, enhance private sector competitiveness, and strengthen integration with relevant stakeholders—thereby supporting the growth of the agricultural economy and advancing national development objectives.
In parallel, we are building a high-performance institutional ecosystem driven by innovation, accelerated adoption of modern technologies, strategic partnerships, and sustained investment in knowledge transfer and capacity development. We firmly believe that integration and collaboration are essential to achieving sustainable national impact.
In this context, we reaffirm our commitment to working closely with our partners to develop high-impact initiatives that address environmental and climate challenges, while strengthening the resilience and sustainability of the agricultural sector and enhancing its contribution to the Kingdom’s food security.
Message from H.E. the Director General
Dr. Khalid bin Marshoud Al-Rohily
Director General of the National Center for Sustainable Agriculture Research and Development (Estidamah)