The National Center for Palms and Dates, in partnership with the Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture, has launched a digital system to improve the quality, efficiency, and sales management of the Buraidah Dates Carnival. Consisting of two sections that align with agriculture regulations and public benefit market rules, the system covers broker-farmer contracts, date supply, auctions, sales, and financial settlements, as well as broker-buyer contracts, auctions, sales, and payments. The digital platform offers streamlined sales tracking, robust control, financial security, rapid data access, transparent contract documentation, protection of the rights of farmers, brokers and buyers, innovative sales approaches, revitalized date markets, investor attraction, job creation, and the possibility to develop financial solutions in partnership with relevant agencies, promising to significantly elevate the 51-day carnival. Source: Saudi Press Agency
