UAE & New Zealand to strengthen agricultural research cooperation

UAE & New Zealand to strengthen agricultural research cooperation

New Zealand’s Trade and Export Growth and Agriculture Minister Mr. Damien O’Connor has visited the International Center for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA) in Dubai as part of a diplomatic mission to highlight bilateral collaboration in tackling global food security issues through sustainable food systems and agritech innovation.

According to the statement, “The Salt Leachate Measurement’ project, the latest scientific joint venture between New Zealand agricultural research organizations, EAD and ICBA, has brought together some of New Zealand’s top government institutions including Plant and Food Research and Massey University – along with project management by OnlyFromNZ, to help EAD and ICBA investigate more sustainable use of water for crops.”

The project is brokered by New Zealand G2G, a joint venture between the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) and New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE).

Mr. O’Connor commented that, “The UAE is increasing investment into its sustainable food ecosystem through the implementation of its National Food Security Strategy and the different initiatives that aim to find solutions to tackle the critical water–food–energy nexus. New Zealand recognizes the UAE’s considerable efforts and will continue to strengthen our bilateral cooperation in this area.”

Dr. Tarifa Alzaabi

Acting Director General – ICBA “In collaboration with a wide