KUWAIT CITY, Dec 29: To support local agricultural products, Minister of Social Affairs, Family, and Childhood Dr. Amthal Al- Huwailah issued a new decision on Sunday to allocate a “Kuwait Farmers’ Corner” at cooperative societies for allowing national farmers to display and sell their agricultural produce directly, without intermediaries, reports Al-Seyassah daily.

Minister Dr. Al-Huwailah told the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) that the decision is not merely an update to the previous decision No. 31 but a significant step forward that improves governance and regulates marketing mechanisms. It introduces clear controls and organizes auctions through a fully automated system, thereby reducing violations, enhancing transparency, and ensuring strict oversight via digital transformation in the buying and selling processes. She emphasized that the new decision represents a major regulatory shift in supporting national agricultural products and strengthening food security, within a comprehensive vision based on four main pillars designed to address challenges in a fair and balanced manner. Minister Dr. Al-Huwailah explained that the decision mandates the establishment of a “Kuwait Farmer’s Corner” in cooperative societies as a direct sales outlet. This allows farmers to display their products without intermediaries, with continuous sales periods of no less than one month.

The decision is aimed at providing stability for farmers ahead of planting seasons and ensuring a guaranteed and fair outlet for marketing their produce. She emphasized that the decision promotes fairness and sustainability in supporting farmers by empowering them, encouraging the expansion of high-quality agriculture, improving product standards, and protecting the rights of both cooperative societies and consumers. Minister Dr. Al-Huwailah stated that the decision supports the financial stability of farmers by requiring cooperative societies to adhere to specific payment deadlines and exempting them from any fees or charges, adding that this measure builds trust, encourages increased production and higher quality, and ensures the sustainability of local agricultural supply chains. She said the decision enhances implementation quality by establishing a committee to support local agricultural products, clarifying that the committee, which comprises representatives from relevant government agencies, oversees the implementation process, addresses complaints, and enforces clear penalties on violators.