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UAE farm harvests $5.53mln from carbon credits

Published on January 2, 2024

An innovative agricultural project in the UAE, ‘David & Goliath’ farms, has marked a significant milestone by generating 5 million euros ($5.53 million) from carbon credit sales. Carbon credits are permits that allow a company to emit a certain quantity of greenhouse gases, with one credit equalling the emission of one tonne of carbon dioxide […]

Etihad Rail inks sustainable transport deal with Al Dahra Holding

Published on December 15, 2023

Etihad Rail, the developer and operator of UAE National Rail Network, has signed a MoU with Al Dahra Holding, one of the most prominent Emirati companies working in the agricultural field, to provide sustainable rail transport services for agricultural products. It is aimed at strengthening the collaborative efforts to bolster the development of the railway […]

How can the use of plastics in agriculture become more sustainable?

Published on October 2, 2023

Once celebrated as a symbol of modern innovation, plastic is now both a blessing and a curse of our time. Plastic is ubiquitous in every sector, and agriculture is no different. Modern agriculture, which is responsible for almost a third of global greenhouse gas emissions and is a major drain on the planet's resources, is […]

More than half of Earth’s species live in the soil, study finds

Published on August 16, 2023

More than half of all species live in the soil, according to a study that has found it is the single most species-rich habitat on Earth. Soil was known to hold a wealth of life, but this new figure doubles what scientists estimated in 2006, when they suggested 25% of life was soil-based. The paper, published in […]

Saudi dairy giant NADEC signs deal with Yadoum to produce fertilizer from biowaste

Published on July 31, 2023

In a bid to protect the environment, Saudi dairy giant National Agricultural Development Co. signed a deal with Municipal Solid Waste Recycling Co., also known as Yadoum, to set up a biowaste recycling plant that produces fertilizer. The agricultural and food-processing company, which undertakes massive cow-raising activities for dairy production, generates an estimated 150,000 tons […]

UAE sets stricter emission target with 40% cut by 2030

Published on July 12, 2023

The UAE has set a stricter target for reducing carbon emissions, with major cuts within this decade. The government is seeking to slash emissions by 40 per cent by 2030 from a business-as-usual level, said the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment. This compares with an earlier plan for a 31 per cent reduction. It will seek […]

Ministry of Climate Change and Environment forms task force to bolster National Farm Sustainability Initiative

Published on July 3, 2023

he Ministry of Climate Change and Environment announced the formation of a task force to bolster the ‘National Farm Sustainability Initiative’. This is part of the strategic efforts exerted by the ministry to support food sustainability by enabling a national agricultural sector to support the UAE's food security. The task force to enhance the National […]

Kuwait launches world’s largest re-vegetation project

Published on June 13, 2023

Kuwait has taken significant strides in environmental conservation by launching what is reported to be the world’s largest re-vegetation project, encompassing 42 square kilometres of land in the northern and southern regions of the country. The project is a part of the Kuwaiti Environment Rehabilitation Programme and has been financed through funds obtained from the […]

How AI can help produce a new crop of Emirati farmers

Published on May 24, 2023

The UAE is taking a leaf out of the Netherlands' book in attempting to persuade young Emiratis to take up farming by using advanced technology – including artificial intelligence – to drum up interest in the agricultural sector. UAE professors and government officials from the environment and education ministries recently met diplomats, private companies, farmers […]

Dubai Food Tech Valley ‘a major step’ towards sustainable food security

Published on May 8, 2023

Dubai Food Tech Valley will triple food production in the emirate. The project launched by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai in 2021, seeks to create a modern city that sets a global standard for food security and sustainability. Dubai’s focus on sustainable food security The Food […]

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