Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid visits vertical farm Bustanica - in pictures

  • Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid visited Bustanica, a three-hectare farm operated by Emirates Flight Catering. All photos by Dubai Media Office
    Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid visited Bustanica, a three-hectare farm operated by Emirates Flight Catering. All photos by Dubai Media Office
  • The vertical farm is capable of producing more than 1,000 tonnes of leafy greens each year.
    The vertical farm is capable of producing more than 1,000 tonnes of leafy greens each year.
  • Accompanied by Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed, Sheikh Mohammed was briefed on the advanced technologies used in the agricultural complex.
    Accompanied by Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed, Sheikh Mohammed was briefed on the advanced technologies used in the agricultural complex.
  • Four different kinds of lettuce, kale and spinach are produced over Bustanica's three floors.
    Four different kinds of lettuce, kale and spinach are produced over Bustanica's three floors.
  • The plants are grown in the facility using hydroponic methods, which grow plants without the use of soil and use 70 to 90 per cent less water than conventional farming.
    The plants are grown in the facility using hydroponic methods, which grow plants without the use of soil and use 70 to 90 per cent less water than conventional farming.
  • Emirates Flight Catering is already using the products on board Emirates flights.
    Emirates Flight Catering is already using the products on board Emirates flights.
  • The Dh150 million three-hectare farm near Al Maktoum International Airport is a joint venture between EKFC and Crop One.
    The Dh150 million three-hectare farm near Al Maktoum International Airport is a joint venture between EKFC and Crop One.