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Artificial photosynthesis for environmentally friendly food production

Published on May 2, 2023

Ensuring the supply of food to the constantly growing world population and protecting the environment at the same time are often conflicting objectives. Now researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have successfully developed a method for the synthetic manufacture of nutritional protein using a type of artificial photosynthesis. The animal feed industry is […]

Emirates Soil Museum marks important milestones in 2022

Published on May 2, 2023

Now in its seventh year, the Emirates Soil Museum has become a leading destination for soil researchers, enthusiasts, and environmentally conscious people seeking to broaden their knowledge of soils and their critical role in ecosystems in the UAE and other countries with similar environments. In 2022 the museum made a number of significant achievements, attracting […]

Vertical farms to transform agricultural promotion zones in Korea

Published on April 12, 2023

In an ambitious move to increase the smart agriculture penetration rate to 30% of agricultural production by 2027, the Korean government plans to establish a system that enables the installation of vertical smart farms within agricultural promotion zones. This initiative will require overcoming the current land-use restrictions that typically limit development and construction projects in […]

Switzerland’s Ventile Links With Egyptian Farmers in Sustainability Move

Published on April 11, 2023

Ventile, the Swiss-based manufacturer of high-performance textiles, has entered into a joint venture with cotton farmers in Egypt to help them apply biodynamic cultivation methods to their crops. In partnership with the Egyptian Biodynamic Association (EBDA), Ventile will help its 2,380 members convert to organic and biodynamic regenerative farming methods that will have a positive impact on the environment. It will […]

Abu Dhabi issues new livestock grazing regulations to conserve vegetation, grazing areas

Published on March 21, 2023

Abu Dhabi has issued new regulations for livestock grazing in order to conserve natural grazing areas, with livestock owners and breeders required to have grazing licences under the law. The regulations - Executive Regulations of Law No. (11) of 2020 regarding grazing in Abu Dhabi - have been issued by the emirate’s environment sector regulator, […]

Saudi farming: RedSea and PIF to build sustainable greenhouses across Kingdom

Published on March 21, 2023

RedSea, the Saudi AgTech business whose one-of-a-kind technology enables commercial farming in hot environments globally, has agreed a deal with PIF-owned Saudi Downtown Company (SDC). The new partnership allows the two parties to discuss designing, building and operation of RedSea greenhouses at SDC locations across the Kingdom, allowing the deployment of sustainable agriculture technologies everyone can benefit […]

RedSea launches operations at greenhouse facility in Abu Dhabi

Published on March 5, 2023

RedSea, the innovative AgTech whose pioneering technology enables commercial farming in hot environments, has announced the commissioning and beginning of operations at its greenhouse facility in UAE. The greenhouse facility is powered by 2,000 sq m of elevated solar panels functioning as agrivoltaics, with protected crops grown under the panels and heat-blocking net - showcasing […]

UAE: First meeting of Farmers Council yields solutions to agricultural challenges

Published on December 28, 2022

Dubai: The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) has hosted the first meeting of the Farmers’ Council, presided over by Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, Minister of Climate Change and Environment. The meeting highlighted the government directions to promote sustainable modern farming systems across the UAE to increase the agricultural sector’s productivity and commercial value […]

Emerge, Al Dahra sign strategic partnership to develop rooftop solar project in Abu Dhabi

Published on December 11, 2022

Emerge, a joint venture between Masdar and EDF, and Al Dahra, one of the largest integrated agri-businesses in the Middle East, have announced a strategic partnership to develop a rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) installation at Al Dahra Food Industry at Khalifa Industrial Zone Facility Abu Dhabi (KIZAD). The rooftop solar system will be installed on […]

Fertile Future - the ambitious goals of the SGI

Published on December 9, 2022

It’s one of the most far-reaching sustainability programmes on planet Earth - The Saudi Green Initiative. In the coming months, the Independent will bring you articles, videos, audio and events where we speak to the scientists and researchers, while looking at the impact on everyday lives in the desert kingdom.We begin with an overview. What […]

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