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Press Release

Dubai Municipality announces winners of ‘Dubai’s Best Homegrown

Produce Competition’ held under Dubai Farms initiative

• 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.