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3/19/24, 11:29 AM Dubai Municipality Unveils Dubai's Best Homegrown Produce Competition | MENAFN.COM

Dubai Municipality curated a comprehensive matrix including the key criteria for assessment.

It 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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