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3/19/24, 11:28 AM Dubai Municipality unveils Dubai's Best Homegrown Produce Competition
involves factors such as environment and sustainability that underscores the conditions for the use
of organic fertilizers and reduction of chemical fertilizers and soil free of weeds, ensuring the safety
of plant varieties from pests and diseases through integrated control method. proper waste disposal
and recycling of agricultural waste. Furthermore, the criteria highlight points such as rationalizing
resource consumption of both water and electricity, and the use of solar energy, the application of
advanced irrigation systems, the preservation of quality and hygiene, recycling of irrigation water.
The diversity of plants grown and the balance of plants in the garden are 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 Program, 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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