Vision 2030 · Food & Water Security

Fresh fodder, grown with 98% less water.

National Hydro-Farms builds Saudi Arabia's first high-capacity, fully automated hydroponic fodder systems. We turn the country's dependence on imported feed into a scalable, water-positive industry.

98% less water365 days / year50°C climate-proofBuilt for local support programs
High yieldper container
98%less water
11 layers462 trays
Vision 2030 alignedLocally ownedWater-efficient by designpep+ compatibleMade in the Kingdom
The Challenge

A water and food-security crisis at national scale

Saudi Arabia lost its domestic feed base and now leans on imports, in a climate where conventional farming simply cannot cope.

Aquifer depletion

Local alfalfa cultivation banned since 2018 to protect fossil aquifers. The primary domestic feed source vanished overnight.

SAR 4.2B imported

Around 5 million tonnes of fodder imported every year, and rising. Feed security is fully outsourced.

50°C climate

Open-field and basic greenhouse fodder cannot survive Saudi summers. Conventional systems overheat and fail.

Demand +5% / yr

26M tonnes needed annually. Dairy expansion and 14M+ sheep and goats drive relentless growth.

The Technology

One 40 ft container.
A daily harvest of fresh green fodder, every day of the year.

Full automation

It runs on a Siemens PLC with remote monitoring, so almost no manual work is needed.

Industrial climate control

A 3,500 W system holds full yield even at 50°C outside.

98% water savings

Closed-loop recirculation with ozone-sterilised air and water.

7 day harvest cycle

In one week, barley seed becomes six to eight times its weight in fresh fodder, at 14 to 16% protein.

Per container, all year
Year-round

A daily harvest of fresh green fodder, produced every day of the year, whatever the weather is doing outside.

FreshDAILY HARVEST
98%LESS WATER
365DAYS / YEAR
Measurable Impact

Sustainability, quantified

Every container delivers real gains in water, food security and carbon, all aligned with Vision 2030 and Net Water Positive goals.

Water-positive by design

A closed loop recycles water and draws nothing from stressed aquifers, using up to 98% less freshwater for every kilogram of fodder.

Food & feed security

A domestic, year-round supply that displaces imported feed and stays insulated from import shocks.

Low-carbon & local

Grown exactly where it is consumed, cutting long-haul feed-import logistics and emissions.

Traction & De-Risking
Government-supported financing model

As a locally owned Saudi venture, National Hydro-Farms is structured to qualify for national agriculture and water-efficiency support programs. This local, government-supported model gives it a cost-of-capital and food-security position that an importer or a foreign equipment vendor cannot match. Financing structure and terms are shared with qualified partners under NDA.

The Opportunity

From one container to a national network

A large and growing feed-import market with a clear path to domestic substitution. Our near-term focus is proving the model, then scaling a national fleet.

Year 1
1
First container, proof of concept
Year 3
Scale-up
Multi-container fleet across pilot sites
Year 5
National
Fleet across dairy and camel operators
At scale
Nationwide
Meaningful share of domestic feed

Grown in the Kingdom. Water-positive by design.

Partner with National Hydro-Farms to build Saudi Arabia's domestic, climate-resilient feed industry. Investor pack, feasibility study and financial model available on request.