Abu Dhabi-based food, agriculture and technology company Silal said it would launch the “Innovation Oasis” – an advanced innovation, research, and development centre – in Al Ain to enable an ecosystem to advance the UAE’s and region’s agriculture and food sector, using cutting-edge technologies.
Through its built-in laboratories and training facilities, the 300,000sq m centre aims to provide a hub for academic institutions, research organisations, and businesses to develop and trial technically robust solutions to boost agricultural growth and sustainably enhance production.
From maximising water efficiency to developing seeds, improving soil quality and better irrigation water systems, Innovation Oasis will work on tackling the key challenges facing agriculture and food production in the UAE and the region.
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The facility will also include a soil and water lab, a pest and disease diagnostic lab, a variety improvement lab, a plant growth chamber and phenotyping facility for seed development, and postharvest facilities including cold stores and exhibition areas.
There will also be an open-field trial site including fertigation systems, IoT sensors, weather stations, and automated systems.
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