Qatar Ministry Reports 100% Surge in Organic Farming

Qatar’s Ministry of Municipality has published its first fully comprehensive Sustainability Report for 2025, covering a broad spectrum of initiatives-from environmental management and urban development to agricultural innovation and public well-being.

A standout achievement in the report is a 100% increase in organic farming production by the end of 2024, driven by growing demand for healthy, chemical-free produce. To support this surge, the ministry provided farmers with modern technologies, quality control frameworks, and technical training.

By 2024, about 950 active farms were engaged in organic production, and the dedicated land for organic farming doubled. Meanwhile, the national livestock population reached 1.4 million animals, and the ministry supplied machinery to over 1,200 farms, helping increase efficiency.

To build capacity in organic practices, the ministry also organized a training programme for 35 agricultural engineers and farm managers. They learned everything from soil preparation to certification processes. The report itself was prepared according to Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) standards, showcasing Qatar’s commitment to transparency and long-term, sustainable development.

A 100 percent year-on-year increase in organic-farming production, combined with doubled land area and 950 active organic farms, represents meaningful scale for a Gulf economy where agriculture has historically been a small share of GDP. The GRI-aligned Sustainability Report structure is equally significant - demonstrating disclosure maturity that positions Qatar credibly for international ESG comparison.

Organic farming in the Gulf faces unique constraints (water intensity, soil salinity, extreme heat) that make the doubling of dedicated land technically challenging. The parallel investment in agricultural machinery for 1,200+ farms and training for 35 agricultural engineers reflects a system-wide capacity-build approach rather than headline metric-chasing.

For food producers, retailers, agricultural technology providers and financial institutions supporting sustainable agriculture, Cognitud's sustainability due diligence, impact assessment and market intelligence teams help clients evaluate opportunities across Qatar and the wider GCC food-system landscape, structure ESG frameworks aligned with GRI and regional food-security priorities, and prepare disclosures that satisfy both jurisdictional expectations and international investor requirements.