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owner’s personal data, place number, location of the area planted (courtyard or

rooftop), details of cultivated items, irrigation methods, and a picture of the garden.

All kinds of owners (property or lease) with home gardens are eligible to participate in
the competition, while the owners of farmlands, members of the Supreme or Technical

Committee, or other subcommittees are not entitled to take part.

Assessment

Dubai Municipality’s criteria for assessment involves the use of organic fertilisers and
reduction of chemical fertilisers and soil free of weeds, ensuring the safety of plant

varieties from pests and diseases through integrated control method; and proper

waste disposal and recycling of agricultural waste.

Furthermore, the criteria highlight points such as rationalising consumption of water

and electricity, use of solar energy, application of advanced irrigation systems,

preservation of quality and hygiene, and recycling of irrigation water. The diversity of

plants grown and the balance of plants in the garden are also highlighted in the

criteria to ensure overall appearance.

In addition, the criteria set standards for the type and quality of production,

maintaining the garden’s hygiene, security, and safety measures such as guarding

power lines, irrigation sockets, and service corridors within the park, and the

requirement for an innovative and unique idea.

Through Dubai Farms, Dubai Municipality will provide a package of services and

facilities that support its national farmers. It will provide agricultural extension

services, control agricultural pests and necessary laboratory tests, competitive prices

for agricultural supplies, machinery, and irrigation systems, and prepare the

production agriculture strategy for Dubai.

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