The Vertical Farming Sector is making increasingly profitable remarks all over the world — thanks to its advanced farming techniques and the growing sustainable inclination towards it. Moreover, with this being said, the countries that are making strides to produce all year round, despite their harsh climate and water scarcity, are relying heavily on vertical farming, CEA, hydroponics, and allied industries. Today, we will see the UAE's Contribution to the Vertical Farming and CEA Sector.
UAE as a Vertical Farming Practising Country
Undoubtedly, the UAE’s government is pushing this industry to new heights. A country that experiences an arid climate is strengthening its vertical farming sector to lower imports, feed fresh and produce all year-round.
The country is building innovative vertical farms, such as Bustania and Gigafarm, among others. Other vertical farms include Uns Farm, Al Aliyo, Pure Harvest Smart Farms, Gracia Farms and many others.
Read: - Uns Farms is Making Farming in the UAE Easy!.
The 6th Global Vertical Farming Show, held under the patronage of the UAE’s Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, is bringing the entire vertical farming value chain under one roof by hosting 5000+ targeted attendees and global vertical farming technology, solution providers, farm owners, related government and non-governmental organizations and so on.
What is driving the UAE’s vertical farming sector?
Well, the reasons are many but we have got you four compelling points
1- Huge Government Support
The UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment is striving hard to support the budding vertical farming companies as they are walking ahead with a vision to bring a revolution in the conventional farming sector.
Recently, MOCCAE highlighted the importance of vertical farming in achieving Net Zero by 2050 and a high role in the Strategic Initiative and National Food Security Strategy 2051.
The UAE is also increasing vertical farming, CEA, hydroponics and allied industries into a visionary move that will help achieve sustainable growth.
turning to vertical farming as a strategic solution to lower domestic crop prices and enhance food security. By utilizing controlled-environment agriculture, these farms can produce high volumes of fresh, local produce year-round, independent of the country's harsh climate and limited arable land. This method significantly reduces the nation's heavy reliance on expensive food imports, which are subject to supply chain disruptions and price volatility. The increased local production from vertical farms is expected to create more competition in the market, ultimately leading to lower and more stable prices for consumers.
2- Big Vertical Farms
UAE has close to 1000 fully operational vertical farms with big names like Emitares Bustanica, Aerofarms AGX, Al Aliyo Hydrofarms, Uns Farms and more.
Read - Vertical Farming in the UAE: An Innovation for a Prosperous and Sustainable Tomorrow!
3- Rapid Technological Advancements
The UAE is one of the leading countries to be technologically-equipped, where 99% of the population enjoys internet connectivity. The technological advancements are so high that the ag-tech booming industry in the UAE, along with the vertical farming, CEA and allied industries re the prime example.
Read- International Investment in the UAE's Advanced Vertical Farming Industry
If you too want to lead the ag tech space and promote your vertical farming business in the Middle East, you must take part in the Dubai Vertical Farming Event, which targets the entire Middle East. We are talking about the 6th Global Vertical Farming Show 2025 in Dubai.
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