The third edition of the event is to discuss issues related to sustainability, food security, retail supply chain management, digital technologies and the future of farming
Agriculture
Africa
The GCC’s continued recognition of the African investment opportunity
UAE, for instance, has emerged as one of the largest investing countries in Africa, pouring billions of dollars in development projects that support the continent’s infrastructure
Agriculture
Global food inflation looms as drought conditions worsen
For the first time in more than 20 years, the world is facing a rare third consecutive year of the La Nina phenomenon, when the equatorial Pacific cools, causing a reaction from the atmosphere above it
Agriculture
Abu Dhabi to vaccinate its entire livestock in a nine-month long campaign
Organised by the Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority, it will target peste des petits ruminants, foot-and-mouth disease and crystalline inflammation
Agriculture
UAE set to expand overseas agricultural investment operations in its bid to strengthen food security
The focus of the country’s overseas agricultural investments would involve strategic food crops such as wheat, rice, vegetables and fruits and livestock, says a senior government official
agricultural productivity
Forging new partnerships, scaling up existing joint projects key to ensuring GCC food security: UAE minister
Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, the UAE Minister of Climate Change and the Environment, reiterated the need for joint efforts aimed at building sustainable food and agricultural systems in the GCC region
Abu Dhabi
UAE food security on the menu as Masdar and DANA team up
The regional agriculture market is projected to grow a compound annual growth rate of 5.7 percent through 2026
Agriculture
UAE and India strengthen ties across trade, low carbon growth, and energy transition
The two economies want to leverage the recently-signed economic partnership agreement
Agriculture
Saudi’s PIF launches coffee company in $320 million plan to share Coffea Arabica with the world
The company will work with the private sector to achieve sustainability across the production, distribution, and marketing aspects of Saudi Arabia’s coffee supply chain
Agriculture
Video: Feeding the planet – why food security is driving a robotic revolution in AgTech
In the latest episode of the Spencer Lodge Podcast, in partnership with Arabian Business, we discuss why food security is critical and AgTech is making a difference.
5g technology
Will faster networks lead to safer food?
The UAE is taking an innovative approach to food security challenge with advanced technologies and Fourth Industrial Revolution solutions at the heart of their strategy
Agriculture
The agricultural sector is ripe for disruption
A combination of complexity, urgency, and abundant capital make the overlap of food and climate innovation a perfect target for an ambitious entrepreneur
Agriculture
Singapore’s Olam Group sells 35.4 percent stake in operating unit to Saudi PIF-owned SALIC for $1.24 billion
The deal was announced a day after the Olam Group delayed a London listing of its food unit – Olam Food Ingredients – due to the war in Ukraine
agricultural production
What will a future with climate-smart agriculture look like?
AIM for Climate partners pledge to raise investment commitments for climate-smart agriculture and food systems innovation to $8bn by COP27 in November
Agriculture
How PepsiCo is driving sustainability and inclusivity in Saudi
Leading food and beverage manufacturer is a committed partner in the kingdom’s Vision 2030 and its goal to safeguard the environment and drive inclusivity, reaffirms Eugene Willemsen, CEO, Africa, Middle East, South Asia at PepsiCo
Agriculture
Greenhouses in the desert: Exploring sustainable alternatives to enhance food security in the Middle East
UAE-based startup Greener Crop’s hydroponic farm management solutions contributes to achieving country’s food security targets
Agriculture
Accelerating solutions for a truly sustainable and self-sufficient world
“Food and water security partnerships in the region are ready for a quantum leap, and global resources recovery leaders such as Veolia are playing a critical role in spearheading this ecological transformation”