Silal & Agritek to develop tech-based agro projects in Abu Dhabi

Silal & Agritek to develop tech-based agro projects in Abu Dhabi

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Abu Dhabi’s fresh produce and agritech company Silal has signed an agreement with UAE-based agricultural projects developer Agritek to develop large-scale agriculture projects in the emirate using cutting-edge technology solutions.

According to the company, the deal comes as part of Silal’s commitment to contribute to the UAE’s National Food Security Strategy, which intends to ensure access to sufficient and high-quality food.

Under the terms of the deal, Agritek will use modern irrigation, fertigation, and temperature control management technologies to build farms for Silal and contracted farmers.

These technologies will provide the optimum conditions for crops to grow, improve the efficacy of resource use, and increase farms’ operational efficiency. Modern nurseries will also be built to enhance the quality of seedlings and seeds provided to farmers.

Jamal Salem Al DhaheriCEO – Silal

“At Silal, we believe that good agricultural conditions and healthy fresh produce intersect. Adopting the latest agritech solutions to overcome the challenging agricultural conditions is a prerequisite for growing crops in harsh environments, such as the UAE’s. We are delighted to collaborate with Agritek to deploy commercially feasible technologies to maximize farming productivity and improve the diversity of crop production in the UAE. This falls within our remit to introduce proven technologies suitable