Dubai [UAE], Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) continues its efforts to achieve agricultural sustainability and improve the agricultural sector through innovative programs and projects. In collaboration with partners, it implements smart, modern agricultural practices that support the country's food security efforts.
The authority operates three applied agricultural research stations that support research and development activities. These stations develop and adopt agricultural technologies adapted to the country's environment and climate, ensuring optimal use of resources and addressing the challenges of soil, climate and water scarcity.
The stations are managed by highly trained national staff experienced in innovative methods and modern agricultural technology transfer, including advanced irrigation systems, integrated pest management, plant disease control, crop cultivation and livestock development.
In May 2019, ADAFSA signed an MoU with the Korea Rural Development Administration (KRDA) to enhance cooperation in agricultural research and technology. This partnership gave rise to the KOREA-UAE Smart Farm Research Project at the Al Kuwaitat Research Station in Al Ain.
Established in 1969, Kuwaitat Research Station in Al Ain covers 50.6 hectares and focuses on innovative research to achieve food security and environmental sustainability. It collaborates with local and international research centers and universities, trains students and graduates in agriculture and facilitates the exchange of knowledge between researchers.
Under the KOREA-UAE Smart Farm Research Project, a greenhouse model suitable for desert climates was developed, along with a closed hydroponic system for growing various fruits and vegetables. The greenhouse covers an area of 2,070 square meters, with an area of 1,536 square meters for soilless cultivation experiments.
Suhail Mohsen Saleh Al-Thaibani, leading agricultural researcher, highlighted the project as an excellent example of bilateral cooperation, exchange of agricultural experience and development of best practices for greenhouse agriculture for the benefit of local farmers.
Noura Saeed Al Nuaimi, senior agricultural researcher, emphasized the project's role in strengthening the strategic partnership between the United Arab Emirates and the Republic of Korea, and international cooperation for agricultural sustainability.
Al Nuaimi highlighted the introduction of modern agricultural technologies, such as advanced cooling systems and hydroponics, to improve the climate inside the greenhouses and increase productivity.
She added that the ongoing field experiments aim to identify the best modern agricultural practices to boost agricultural sustainability and food security in the UAE.
Awad Khalifa Al-Nuaimi, agricultural researcher, stated that ADAFSA aligns with the government's sustainability and food security strategy, implementing projects focused on smart and sustainable agricultural practices, including various greenhouse and crop cultivation methods.
In collaboration with Khalifa University, the authority implements a program of modern agricultural technologies to improve productivity and environmental sustainability, improving crop quality and reducing resource use.
The program includes three initiatives: "Agriculture 4.0" that uses information and communication technologies (ICT) and artificial intelligence, "Post-harvest management" to minimize the loss of agricultural products and "Climate smart practices" to establish Abu Dhabi-specific standards for smart climate. agriculture.
The authority operates three applied agricultural research stations that support research and development activities. These stations develop and adopt agricultural technologies adapted to the country's environment and climate, ensuring optimal use of resources and addressing the challenges of soil, climate and water scarcity.
The stations are managed by highly trained national staff experienced in innovative methods and modern agricultural technology transfer, including advanced irrigation systems, integrated pest management, plant disease control, crop cultivation and livestock development.
In May 2019, ADAFSA signed an MoU with the Korea Rural Development Administration (KRDA) to enhance cooperation in agricultural research and technology. This partnership gave rise to the KOREA-UAE Smart Farm Research Project at the Al Kuwaitat Research Station in Al Ain.
Established in 1969, Kuwaitat Research Station in Al Ain covers 50.6 hectares and focuses on innovative research to achieve food security and environmental sustainability. It collaborates with local and international research centers and universities, trains students and graduates in agriculture and facilitates the exchange of knowledge between researchers.
Under the KOREA-UAE Smart Farm Research Project, a greenhouse model suitable for desert climates was developed, along with a closed hydroponic system for growing various fruits and vegetables. The greenhouse covers an area of 2,070 square meters, with an area of 1,536 square meters for soilless cultivation experiments.
Suhail Mohsen Saleh Al-Thaibani, leading agricultural researcher, highlighted the project as an excellent example of bilateral cooperation, exchange of agricultural experience and development of best practices for greenhouse agriculture for the benefit of local farmers.
Noura Saeed Al Nuaimi, senior agricultural researcher, emphasized the project's role in strengthening the strategic partnership between the United Arab Emirates and the Republic of Korea, and international cooperation for agricultural sustainability.
Al Nuaimi highlighted the introduction of modern agricultural technologies, such as advanced cooling systems and hydroponics, to improve the climate inside the greenhouses and increase productivity.
She added that the ongoing field experiments aim to identify the best modern agricultural practices to boost agricultural sustainability and food security in the UAE.
Awad Khalifa Al-Nuaimi, agricultural researcher, stated that ADAFSA aligns with the government's sustainability and food security strategy, implementing projects focused on smart and sustainable agricultural practices, including various greenhouse and crop cultivation methods.
In collaboration with Khalifa University, the authority implements a program of modern agricultural technologies to improve productivity and environmental sustainability, improving crop quality and reducing resource use.
The program includes three initiatives: "Agriculture 4.0" that uses information and communication technologies (ICT) and artificial intelligence, "Post-harvest management" to minimize the loss of agricultural products and "Climate smart practices" to establish Abu Dhabi-specific standards for smart climate. agriculture.
