The Palm & Dates Value Chain in Hadhramaut: Reviving Demand for a Heritage Crop
Hadhramaut’s palms yield a fraction of their potential while imported dates — 48,187 tonnes in 2025 alone — displace local produce even in its home market. This session report sets out how farmers, traders, processors and government propose to protect, modernise and market one of the governorate’s oldest sources of livelihood.
The Onion Value Chain in Hadhramaut: Unlocking the Revenue Potential of a Flagship Crop
Hadhramaut’s prized Bafatim onion reaches markets across the Gulf, yet close to a third of every harvest is lost after the field and farmers retain only 40 per cent of the crop’s final value. This session report captures what farmers, traders, exporters and government stakeholders agreed must change — and the priorities they set for reform.