UAE: Abu Dhabi’s agricultural production hits Dh13.7 billion in 2020

UAE: Abu Dhabi’s agricultural production hits Dh13.7 billion in 2020

ADAFSA was working on increasing competitiveness of local produce in the market.

Published: Thu 10 Mar 2022, 11:20 AM

Abu Dhabi achieved a remarkable growth in agricultural production, including animal and plants, during 2020, with a total value of Dh13.7 billion.

This indicates an increase of 12 per cent compared to 2019, growing at a compound annual growth rate of 6.5 per cent for 2017-2020, according to the report issued by the Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safey Authority (ADAFSA).

This resulted in increasing the agricultural sector’s contribution to Abu Dhabi’s GDP to 1.1 percent last year, compared to 0.8 per cent in previous years.

The agricultural sector which includes both plant and animal production is one of the most important economic activities in Abu Dhabi, and its contribution to the GDP is determined after considering all economic activities and sectors.

The significant increase in the agricultural production comes in line with Abu Dhabi’s aspirations to develop an integrated and flexible food system. Such accomplishment is attributed to plans developed and implemented by ADAFSA to fulfill the government goals.

ADAFSA said it was keen on promoting the best farming practices, techniques and systems, especially vertical farming for its ability to produce 5 to 10 times more than