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Blueberries growing in Al Ain, which will soon be home to a Dh120 million AgriTech hub. Photo: Elite Agro

Dh120 million agritech megaproject to launch in Al Ain

ClimateMay 19, 2025

The project, called Prosperity With A Purpose, aims to link investors with real-world olive trees through blockchain tokens that represent ownership in a tangible, productive asset. AFP

Tokenising the tree of life: Olive blockchain project sprouts in Dubai

ClimateMay 11, 2025

First greenhouse inside Dubai Medical College for plants used in herbal treatment. The greenhouse is totally run by AI. Also introducing the first AI doctor who can interact with patients and diagnose diseases along with dedicated AI empowered robotic patients that help students learn through real time feedback.
Antonie Robertson/The National

Dubai Medical University unveils AI-powered greenhouse

UAEMay 09, 2025

A new report calls for urgent action to protect the soil and support communities that rely on agriculture. Photo: Save Soil

Hundreds of millions will flee homes if soil degradation continues, new report warns

ClimateApril 11, 2025

Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah, at the third harvest ceremony at the farm in Mleiha. Photo: Wam

Sharjah Ruler marks start of third harvest at vast wheat farm

UAEFebruary 26, 2025

Swarms of locusts have plagued farmers' crops in countries such as Uganda. Getty Images

Pest control: New method to forewarn farmers where locusts will swarm

NewsDecember 19, 2024

UNCCD Cop16 takes place in Riyadh

Cost of desertification laid bare as Cop16 talks to begin in Riyadh

ClimateNovember 29, 2024

AI Powered Agriculture. Bill Gates and H.E. Mariam Almheiri at Emirates Palace.
Antonie Robertson/The National

UAE and Bill Gates unveil AI-powered agriculture solutions

ScienceNovember 21, 2024

Protesting farmers drive their tractors to the venue of the Welsh Labour Party conference in Llandudno, north-west Wales on Saturday. AFP

The seeds of discontent have been sown among British farmers

CommentNovember 19, 2024

Salima Al Shamsi, Kadija Al Qubaisi and Reda Saqer. The National

Emirati women reflect on their incredible farming journey

UAEOctober 31, 2024

Dr Amna Al Dahak, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, during a visit to Abdulrahman Al Shamsi's farm in Al Ain. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Al Ain farm offers model to tackle food and water security, says minister

UAEOctober 21, 2024

A farmer winnows rice crop as labourers thrash paddy in a field in Srinagar, India, on October 9. Reuters

What if rice and wheat become scarce?

CommentOctober 16, 2024

Induced resistance of plants could help the agriculture industry overcome problems caused by climate change. Getty Images

Plant vaccines could secure global food supplies and beat climate hazards

EuropeOctober 15, 2024

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, and Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence at Al Marmoom farm. Photo: Wam

Giving the UAE green fingers is the key to food security

EditorialOctober 08, 2024

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, has launched a campaign entitled Plant the Emirates to boost the nation's agriculture sector. Photo: Wam

Sheikh Mohammed announces Plant the Emirates project

UAEOctober 06, 2024

Humaid Al Zaabi produces up to 200 tonnes of organic fertiliser monthly by recycling fruit, vegetable and other waste at his farm in Ajman. Pawan Singh / The National

Meet the Emirati farmer producing organic fertiliser to reduce pollution

UAEJuly 21, 2024