This partnership will allow the company to collaborate with leading companies and government organisations, providing them with the advanced technology necessary to thrive in the challenging conditions
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Agritech firm FarmERP announces AI, machine learning food software to improve Middle East food security
The venture is gearing up to raise top dollars to fund its game-changing plans for the sector, which it hopes will be transformed to a potentially high-profit sector with the help of cutting edge tech solutions
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UAE’s Right Farm looks to scale up food supply chain solutions after $2.8 million seed funding round
Countries across the Middle East, some of which import 80-90 percent of their food, have all turned their attention to bolstering their food security strategies
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.
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Saudi agri-tech startup Red Sea Farms raises $18.5mn to address food security in the GCC
Red Sea Farms’ technology makes commercial farming possible in the desert using primarily salt water
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UAE leads strong charge to fix broken food systems, feed millions, and address climate change, Minister says
Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, the UAE Minister of Climate Change and Environment, explains why it has become increasingly critical to spur local production, agri-tech innovation, and support the ease of doing business in order to overcome food security challenges while reducing greenhouse gas emissions
ADQ
UAE AgTech firm raises $2.8 million in seed funding led by ADQ venture platform DisruptAD
Right Farm addresses gaps in the fresh produce value chain in the UAE and MENAPT region through the development of technology that optimises the sourcing and procurement of fresh produce for businesses
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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
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Agritech firm Terraplus completes trial to grow rice in the UAE
Move comes as the UAE has imported more than 900,000 tonnes of rice over the past 12 months
agricultural technology
Saudi-UAE agtech firm expands to the US, targets water-scarce states
Red Sea Farms is a spin-out from the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology established in 2018
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UAE agtech major Pure Harvest hires senior team to drive GCC growth
Vertical farming firm, which has so far raised total capital in excess of $272m, bolsters leadership and management teams
Abu Dhabi
South Korean agritech firm to develop functional crops in the UAE
New R&D unit will focus on developing crops for patients with severe diabetes, heart conditions and kidney disease
ADQ
Revealed: Abu Dhabi plans Agtech Park to accelerate food ambitions
Abu Dhabi-based conglomerate ADQ unveils plan to position the UAE as the region’s leading fresh produce farming hub
agriculture technologies
Saudi-based AgTech start-up raises $16m in oversubscribed funding round
Increased investment accelerates Red Sea Farms’ plans to expand operations and explore growth opportunities in the Middle East, North Africa and the US
AgTech
How one agri-tech start-up is aiming to revolutionise farming in the Gulf
Desert Control is set to launch commercial rollout of liquid natural clay after graduating from Dubai incubator
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Behind the Saudi start-up using saltwater in agriculture
Red Sea Farms is bringing its technology and produce to the UAE after securing $10 million in venture capital investment; eyeing global expansion
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Saudi’s Red Sea Farms raises $10m in venture capital investment
Funding in the AgTech business was led by Saudi and Emirati investors including Aramco’s Wa’ed and Global Ventures
