In a landmark achievement for agricultural innovation and sustainability, Saudi Arabia has officially entered the Guinness World Records for establishing the world’s largest farm by area, located in Wadi Bin Hashbal in the Asir region.
The colossal extension farm, managed by the Research Unit for Renewable Water Agriculture, spans an extraordinary 3.2 million square meters. The announcement was made during a special ceremony hosted by the Saudi Reef Program at its Riyadh headquarters, where Minister of Environment, Water, and Agriculture, Abdulrahman bin Abdulmohsen Al Fadhli, accepted the Guinness World Records certificate on behalf of the Kingdom.
The record-setting farm is a testament to Saudi Arabia’s commitment to sustainable agriculture, featuring two vast fields, each supported by 500-cubic-meter concrete water tanks. The facility integrates a state-of-the-art automatic irrigation system that efficiently hydrates all crops, alongside a robust water treatment infrastructure that supports the entire agricultural ecosystem.
In addition, the farm houses five air-conditioned greenhouses and numerous structures that facilitate various agricultural operations. A team of specialists in irrigation, fertilisation, pest control, and equipment management oversees the cultivation of 50 fruit tree fields, with 20 more fields currently under development for future expansion.
This pioneering agricultural feat not only secures Saudi Arabia’s place in global records but also highlights the nation’s strategic push toward food security, environmental sustainability, and technological excellence in farming.
