![DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES. 12 JANUARY 2021. Mohammed Al Dhuhouri, founder of Local Roots, a company that encourages sustainable organic farming in his own backyard organic food garden. (Photo: Antonie Robertson/The National) Journalist: David Tusing. Section: Business.](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/RJH3FR5QDOTMV7UPIWHSASBLNE.jpg?smart=true&auth=e0c8c672126a3528e0ae233e9a4a561e3e9e72e5a21697e77985f6e15bc3c865&width=400&height=225)
Mohammed Al Dhuhouri, founder of Local Roots, a company that encourages sustainable organic farming. Antonie Robertson / The National
Mohammed Al Dhuhouri, founder of Local Roots, a company that encourages sustainable organic farming. Antonie Robertson / The National
Growing your own food is 'like a superpower' that could save you Dh5,000 a year on grocery bills
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