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Saudi Arabia's Crazy Wheat Self-Sufficiency Policy

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This chapter examines Saudi Arabia's self-sufficiency campaign in wheat production launched in the 1980s, aiming to reduce food imports. It also discusses the repercussions such as groundwater depletion and the sustainability challenges faced due to rapid population growth and geopolitical risks.

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