Dr. Saif received his PhD in Soil Science from Oklahoma State University in the United States in 2018. He currently serves as the director of the research planning and follow-up department at the National Center of Research and Development for Sustainable Agriculture (Estidamah). Before taking this position, he worked at King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology as an Associate Professor of Soil Chemistry, and he participated in many cooperative research projects nationally and internationally. He also worked as the Head of the Soil and Water Chemistry Laboratory at the Institute of Advanced Agricultural and Food Technologies in the KACST. Alharbi’s research interests focused mainly on Soil Fertility and Nutrient Management, Environmental Soil Chemistry, Soil Salinity, and Bioremediation.
Focused mainly on Soil Fertility and Nutrient Management, Environmental Soil Chemistry, Soil Salinity, and Bioremediation.
Utilizing Renewable Energy for Sustainable Agriculture in Saudi Arabia
Sustainable agriculture is vital for ensuring long-term food security, reducing environmental impact, and combating climate change. Integrating renewable energy is one of the most promising ways to achieve sustainability in agriculture. Farmers can reduce energy costs, increase productivity, and minimize their carbon footprint by harnessing solar and other renewable resources. As renewable energy technologies evolve and become more accessible, they will play a central role in transforming agriculture into a more sustainable and resilient sector that can meet the challenges of a changing climate and a growing global population. In my presentation, I will highlight success stories in Saudi Arabia through research projects conducted at the National Center of Research and Development for Sustainable Agriculture (Estidmah) for utilizing renewable energy for sustainable agriculture. More details will be discussed throughout the presentation.