Thani bin Ahmed Al-Zeyudi, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, opened the region’s first hydroponic farm in Carrefour.
These farms, which are managed by Majid Al Futtayim, are located in Carrefour stores in Abu Dhabi, in the center of my city, Masdar and Yas Mall. excessively compensate for its water and carbon footprint.
Direct speech: “The UAE spares no effort to use new technologies and innovative solutions to achieve high levels of sustainability around the world.
In this context, MOCCAE supports technological development and innovative practices in the agricultural sector, including vertical and hydroponic farming, which reduces water consumption by at least 90% and increases the productivity of several agricultural products.
About 80% of all Israeli fruits, vegetables and herbs are grown hydroponically.
The ministry constantly encourages farmers to apply modern farming methods by providing subsidized agricultural resources and recommendations, ”Al-Zeyudi said.
Carrefour hydroponic farms are the result of a recently updated memorandum of understanding between MOCCAE and Majid Al Futtaim Retail selling locally produced agricultural products in all Carrefour stores in the UAE and expanding the use of innovative farming practices.
These two farms are the first of their kind to be established in the region. They use 90% less water and less space than traditional farms to deliver about 25 kg. fresh herbs and microgreens per day.
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