Purchase Dates Program

• Introduction to the service

  A project that serves small farmers by buying dates at preferential prices from the market, provided that the farmer applies modern irrigation systems. In order to encourage water rationalization in the Kingdom, and after receiving the dates, the dates are produced and delivered to the beneficiaries for distribution to all regions and more than 450 associations around the Kingdom In addition to shipping it inside and outside the Kingdom as a gift Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques.

• Service Objectives

  1. Contribute to increase the income of small farm owners by purchasing their harvest of dates at competitive prices.
  2. Contribute to raise the level of quality in farms through the exclusivity of registration in the program to farmers applying sound agricultural practices.
  3. Contribute to the promotion of rationalization of irrigation water use through the exclusivity of registration in the program to farmers who activate modern irrigation systems.
  4. Strength the Kingdom's leading role in donations and humanitarian work by packing the received dates with packages for the gifts of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques distributed internationally to needy families.

• Requirements for Obtaining the Service

  1. To be a Saudi national and 21 years old and above
  2. the farm area is 50 dunums and less
  3. the palms should be 500 and less 
  4.  applicable to modern irrigation systems 
  5. attend workshops (Details are available in the registration mechanism)

• Frequently asked questions about the service

  What is the Date Purchase program

  It is one of the agricultural rural development programs, operating within the umbrella of The National Centre for Palms & Dates, the program aims to support small palm farmers by purchasing dates at preferential prices and supplying it every year, and contributes to raise production efficiency by encouraging small palm farmers to apply sound agricultural practices

  When does the date of application to the Date Purchase program start

  Registration starts in January of each Gregorian year

  How to apply for the Date Purchase program

  You can apply through the e-Farmer portal (here)

  ?What are the conditions for applying for the Date Purchase program

  1. To be a Saudi national and 21 years old and above
  2. , the farm area is 50 dunums and less
  3. the number of palms on the farm is 500 palm trees and less
  4. and applicable to modern irrigation systems
  5. attend workshops (Details are available in the registration mechanism)

  ?When will the purchase amount be announced

  December of each year

  ?Is the issuance of the rationalization certificate a mandatory condition for admission to the Date Purchase program

  Yes. You must obtain a rationalization certificate to be able to register for the Date Purchase Program

  ?What is the maximum number of palm trees allowed to be registered for agricultural holding

  The maximum number of palms on the farm shall be 500 palms for admission to the Date Purchase program

  ?Is there an application for registration in the Reserve Purchase Program

  Yes, in the event that the door for backup registration opens, it will be announced through the accounts of the Center on social media

  ?I am a tenant of the farm, can I register for the Date Purchase program

  Yes, the tenant can register and benefit from the Date Purchase Program

  ?How can I check the acceptance status of my registration in the Date Purchase program

  You can check through the e-Farmer portal (Here)

  ?When do I know when the dates will be supplied to the centers designated for receiving dates

  You can book through the e-Farmer portal at the available and convenient time for you

  ?Can I modify the number of palms

  Yes, you can modify the number of palms on your farm through the Hsr platform of the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture

  ?How can I update my irrigation status

  Through the Ray platform of the Saudi Irrigation Organization

  ?Can I amend the date of supply of dates

  Yes, by contacting customer service on the toll-free number 8003010055 and reviewing the available days

  ?Is it possible to modify the number of palm trees after allocating the quantities

  No, it's not possible.