Abu Dhabi: A total of 28 fines have recently been issued to farm owners for discarding waste in non-designated areas, the Municipality of Abu Dhabi City announced in a statement issued on Sunday.

The fines were handed out during a recent inspection of farms in the capital’s Al Rahba suburb. Inspectors also educated farm owners about the harmful environmental effects that result from improper waste disposal and burning, and warned owners not to engage in unlicensed activities like breeding.