UAE: Sharjah launches phase 3 of wheat seed distribution to farmers

The Sharjah Department of Agriculture and Livestock (SDAL) has begun distributing non-genetically modified wheat seeds to farmers, as part of an initiative supported by H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah. This distribution initiative aims to strengthen the emirate’s food security strategy and achieve self-sufficiency in wheat cultivation. Salem Abdullah Al Kaabi launched the third phase of the initiative at the wheat farm in Mleiha, attended by members of the Wheat Growers Association and several farmers. Dr. Khalifa Musabah Al Tunaiji, Chairman of SDAL, emphasised that the ongoing distribution of wheat seeds is part of Sharjah’s Food Security Strategy. “The Ruler of Sharjah has shown strong support for local wheat cultivation, encouraging farmers to transform unused land into productive farms. This initiative promotes sustainable agricultural projects, healthy food production, and reduced reliance on foreign imports, ...