Hydroponic farming boosts prospects of sustainable agriculture in Saudi Arabia JEDDAH: Hydroponics is the science of growing plants without soil and with limited amounts of water. As a farming method it has a number of benefits: It helps to develop fibrous roots for improved nutrient absorption, reduces the risk of roots…
Read MoreMinister Jože Podgoršek begins today a working visit to Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. The first day of the visit was devoted to supporting Slovenian companies and promoting business cooperation between the two countries with a view to enable the Slovenian food industry to break into the United Arab…
Read MoreFood insecurity is complex for the Middle East, with the region facing a number of threats to stability and progress. Tackling these daunting threats requires an overhaul of the basis of the global food system, as well as collaboration with international actors to bring about the required changes. By directing efforts…
Read MoreUAE startup plans to install on-site vertical farms at local dairy and meat producers to make animal feed [caption id="attachment_4941" align="aligncenter" width="829"] World of Farming says its technology to produce fodder for animals has a lower carbon footprint than traditional open-land agriculture and requires less water. Source: World of Farming[/caption] By Aaron Clark…
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