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1/22/25, 9:46 AM AeroFarms AgX: UAE's pioneering model of the world’s largest vertical farm and a green tourism destination - Aletihad News Center
launched its latest cutting-edge facility, AeroFarms AgX.

Spanning 65,000 square feet, the farm is equipped with advanced laboratories dedicated to organoleptic research,
precision phenotyping, and phytochemical analysis.

Additionally, the facility supports groundbreaking research on next-generation machine vision, machine learning,
robotics, and automation.

AeroFarms AgX is set to play a pivotal role in advancing agricultural technology in Abu Dhabi.

By collaborating closely with top local companies and universities, the farm addresses the unique challenges of
farming in desert and arid climates, while promoting sustainable solutions for the region’s agricultural sector.

Looking to establish itself as an innovation hub, AeroFarms AgX also partners with leading organizations such as
Cargill, the Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research (FFAR), and the Precision Indoor Plants (PIP) Network to

advance research and development in the field of sustainable agriculture.

Knowledge transfer

AeroFarms AgX is not only focused on applying the results of its research within its own operations but is also

dedicated to sharing this knowledge with local farmers to enhance their expertise in advanced farming techniques.

The aim is to improve crop productivity, reduce costs and waste, and promote environmentally sustainable practices

across the agricultural sector.

To further these goals, AeroFarms has entered into a formal partnership with Silal, a local agricultural company, to
foster long-term collaboration in research and development.

The partnership seeks to transfer advanced farming technologies and knowledge to local farmers, helping them adopt
innovative solutions for better, more sustainable crop production.

This collaboration promises to benefit both producers and consumers in the long run, with a focus on increasing the
local agricultural output while lowering environmental impact.

Both parties will prioritise research efforts to maximize the benefits of local agricultural production, including enhancing
the quality of seedlings, diversifying crops, and improving market dynamics.

A key aspect of the partnership is a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) focused on improving the genetic quality of

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