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6/3/24, 10:03 AM Dubai Municipality announces winners of ‘Dubai's Best Homegrown Produce Competition' held under Dubai Farms initiative
Dubai Municipality announces winners of ‘Dubai's
Best Homegrown Produce Competition' held under
Dubai Farms initiative
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Three winning gardens were designed in accordance with the most advanced and
innovative practices of sustainable modern agriculture.
Advanced agricultural systems such as aeroponics and hydroponics, and integrated
water treatment and recycling systems were highlighted during the event.
Competition shed light on a wide variety of vegetables and fruits.
Out of 109 competitors, 12 emerged as finalists in the competition.
Dubai, UAE, June 02, 2024, Dubai Municipality announced the three winners of ‘Dubai's Best
Homegrown Produce Competition,' which aims to promote a culture of sustainable agriculture
through the production of agricultural products and crops at home. The initiative was launched to
raise community awareness of the latest practices and techniques in modern, sustainable
agriculture.
The competition was introduced by the Municipality in March of 2024 as one of the initiatives under
'Dubai Farms,' a program that aims to support citizens who are successful agricultural
entrepreneurs, encourage local agriculture to boost local production and improve food security in
the Emirate of Dubai, in line with the objectives of Dubai Social Agenda 33.
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