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3/19/24, 11:26 AM Dh50,000 prize for ‘Dubai’s Best Homegrown Produce’ | Environment – Gulf News

Another poster under Dubai Farms for the competition
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Muhammad Abdul Rahman Al Awadi, director of Agriculture Department at Dubai
Municipality, said: “Dubai Municipality is focused on the goal of supporting

community practices, which motivates both citizens and residents to produce

sustainable local agriculture. It is a pivotal factor in the efforts to ensure the

sustainability of the food security system and environmental resources. The

commitment comes in support of the National Food Security Strategy goals, as well as
Dubai Food Security Strategy, which aims at improving domestic production and

reducing food loss and wastage, further consolidating the Emirate’s position as the

world’s leading destination that combines aesthetic, environmental and food

sustainability.”

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He added: “The Municipality offers essential facilities to implement initiatives and

programs to support the success of citizens’ agricultural projects and encourage them

to make use of available spaces in their gardens thus boosting proportions of the

contributions made by small-scale domestic agricultural enterprises towards Dubai’s

domestic product ranges. It further aims to improve the quality of life and happiness

of the members of the society.”

Registration

Dubai Municipality has allotted a one-month period to register for this competition

through their website. Aspiring participants can fill out the form, which requires the

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