Protected farming is the future of UAE agriculture

Great pressure on the meagre underground water resources due to expanding agriculture and long dry spells have raised many an eyebrow about the future of farming in the country.

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Ashfaq Ahmed, Senior Assistant Editor

Al Moalla
What should be done to cope with the problem of irrigation water shortage?
What modern techniques has the ministry adopted to minimise the use of water?
What is protected farming and how it would help farmers?
Are you also suggesting alternative crops for farmers to minimise use of water?
Are you also providing training to farmers on the new agriculture techniques?
What is the Hydroponics system being experimented on at Al Dhaid Experimental Station of the Ministry?
What is the role of consumers in the agriculture sector?

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