Here’s all you need to know about the new indoor vertical farm at Masdar City
There’s a new indoor vertical farm at Masdar City, Abu Dhabi’s sustainability and innovation hub.
The launch has taken place with agricultural technology (AgriTech) firm Alesca Technologies, to help address food security challenges.
Using automated equipment and AI software, the vertical farm will be used to grow several varieties of fresh leafy greens, lettuce and herbs that are free of harmful chemicals and ready to eat.
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The vertical farm will be housed in two repurposed shipping containers near Masdar City’s Eco-Plaza. While the first is already operational, the second will be soon and once done, the containers will generate upwards of 650 kgs of leafy greens every month.
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According to reports, the vertical farm, which uses 90-95 per cent less water than conventional farms, will be used to educate visitors about vertical farming as a solution to food security challenges.
This is a major step for the UAE, which ranks better for food security than the rest of the GCC but still face issues of water scarcity and food insecurity. With the indoor vertical farm, Masdar City will be better positioned to maximise production without food waste.
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