UAE: How this futurist’s fertilizer will make the desert green, boost farming

UAE: How this futurist’s fertilizer will make the desert green, boost farming

Ahead of Emirati Women's Day, Alanoud Alhashmi spoke to Khaleej Times about her ground-breaking invention

Published: Sun 27 Aug 2023, 12:42 PM Last updated: Sun 27 Aug 2023, 12:48 PM

An Emirati futurist’s company has developed an organic fertiliser, that doesn’t strip the soil of its nutrients and can make plants grow faster.

Alanoud Alhashmi, CEO and founder of The Futurist Company claims the product can revamp the future of agriculture in the UAE.

“Within ten days of using it, farmers will be able to see the difference in their crops,” Alanoud said, speaking to Khaleej Times. “During our research, we found that the yields can be improved by at least 30 per cent by using this fertiliser. It does not deplete the quality of the soil and it is cheaper than the existing chemical fertilisers available in the market.”

What is more, this fertiliser protects crops from diseases and retains more moisture in the soil, making the plants more water efficient. Chemical-free and odourless, the fertiliser can also absorb carbon dioxide from the air. “We are now looking at ways to work with government agencies so that we can meaningfully contribute to the country’s waste-to-energy project to meet the target of carbon neutral 2050,”