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By spotlighting agricultural tourism, the campaign underscores the importance of these
projects in fostering sustainability and environmental responsibility, positioning the UAE
as a leader in green tourism and innovative agricultural practices.

Technical laboratories

In February 2023, AeroFarms, a globally recognized leader in indoor vertical farming and
a Certified B Corporation , 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.

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