Bahrain’s Solar-Powered Agricultural Oasis: Edamah And Badia Farms Forge Sustainable Farming Partnership

Bahrain Real Estate Investment Company (Edamah), in collaboration with Badia Farms, a prominent controlled environment food producer, has announced a significant investment in a new sustainable farm in the Kingdom of Bahrain. This strategic partnership, backed by the Kingdom’s sovereign wealth fund Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Company (Mumtalakat), aims to revolutionize Bahrain’s agricultural sector by introducing innovative and sustainable farming practices.

Badia Farms, renowned for its mission-driven sustainability efforts, will invest several million dollars in establishing the new farm, which will serve as an Agricultural Oasis in Hamala, Bahrain. Securing the land through a competitive bidding process on the Government Land Investment Platform, Badia Farms emerged as the successful bidder, leasing an area of 50,000 sq.m. from Edamah.

The project will implement cutting-edge hydroponic farming techniques within controlled environments, ensuring year-round crop production and reducing dependence on seasonal variations. One notable aspect of the initiative is its commitment to sustainability, with plans to recycle water and biodegradable matter for re-use and utilize solar panels to generate clean, green power.

The agreement, signed by Chris Calvert, CEO of Edamah, and Eng. Omar Al Jundi, CEO of Badia Farms, underscores the commitment to Bahrain’s economic growth and food security. Notable dignitaries, including Her Excellency Noor bint Ali Al Khulaif, Minister for Sustainable Development, and His Excellency Shaikh Abdulla bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, CEO of Mumtalakat and Chairman of Edamah, attended the signing ceremony.

His Excellency Shaikh Abdulla bin Khalifa Al Khalifa emphasized the transformative impact of the collaboration on Bahrain’s agricultural sector, highlighting its potential for long-term economic growth and job creation. Eng. Omar Al Jundi expressed enthusiasm for bringing pioneering hydroponic farming techniques to Bahrain, aiming to build a resilient food system focused on environmental sustainability and food security.

Powered by solar energy and innovative farming methodologies, the partnership between Edamah and Badia Farms signals a significant step towards sustainable agriculture in Bahrain, contributing to the nation’s self-sufficiency and environmental conservation efforts.