Vertical farming takes on in the United Arab Emirates
Fresh Tomato
Fresh Bell Pepper
Vegetables
United Arab Emirates
Published Mar 21, 2023
Tridge summary
Producing more food per square meter and using less water than traditional farming methods, vertical farming appears to be well suited to the UAE's arid climate. Local media are reporting that, following the commissioning of a 27,871m2 vertical farm in Dubai last year, a new 6,039m2 vertical farm in Abu Dhabi has opened its doors. Dedicated to research and development, through the improvement of genetics and seedling quality, the farm is expected to test different crops, especially tomatoes and peppers. Vertical farming requires large investments in infrastructure and technology, as well as in energy inputs (lighting, cooling, heating), however thanks to this type of cultivation it is possible to obtain a harvest cycle three times higher in the same period (25 days instead of the 75 days of traditional agriculture). This can meet the demand of…
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Producing more food per square meter and using less water than traditional farming methods, vertical farming appears to be well suited to the UAE's arid climate. Local media are reporting that, following the commissioning of a 27,871m2 vertical farm in Dubai last year, a new 6,039m2 vertical farm in Abu Dhabi has opened its doors. Dedicated to research and development, through the improvement of genetics and seedling quality, the farm is expected to test different crops, especially tomatoes and peppers. Vertical farming requires large investments in infrastructure and technology, as well as in energy inputs (lighting, cooling, heating), however thanks to this type of cultivation it is possible to obtain a harvest cycle three times higher ...
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