Manama:The Ministry of Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture has announced the opening of applications for the Agricultural Entrepreneurs Programme. This initiative, implemented by the Agricultural Incubators Centre, will accept applications from October 25 to November 5, 2026.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the programme is being executed in cooperation with the National Initiative for Agricultural Development (NIAD). It is designed to equip aspiring entrepreneurs with the necessary knowledge and skills to establish and manage sustainable agricultural projects. The programme also aims to encourage innovative agricultural businesses and promote the use of modern technologies to support agricultural development and food security in the Kingdom of Bahrain.
The initiative targets aspiring entrepreneurs, individuals with emerging agricultural projects, beginner farmers, and those interested in modern agricultural technologies. It will run throughout an agricultural season, offering a combination of theoretical training and practical applications. Key training areas include soilless cultivation, plant propagation and seedling production, greenhouse management, modern irrigation systems, water conservation, plant nutrition, integrated pest and disease management, harvesting and postharvest practices, and renewable energy applications in agricultural production.
Furthermore, the programme will cover agricultural project management, simplified feasibility studies, and agricultural and digital marketing. Participants will receive technical and advisory support and coordination with relevant financing entities to help develop sustainable agricultural businesses.