World Agri-Tech, hosted in Dubai on December 9-10, brought together 300 stakeholders and innovators focused on plant breeding for arid climates, regenerative agriculture, digital agronomy and energy-efficient CEA.

What was on the agenda?

Prioritising R&D in crop science:
Developing varieties resistant to climate shocks and desertification.

Tackling water scarcity:
Accelerating precision irrigation and advanced water retention solutions.

Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA):
Expanding high & mid-tech greenhouses through intelligent automation.

Optimising predictive modelling:
Adopting soil and weather data to support farmer decision-making and minimise loss.

Building a resilient value chain:
Fostering Inclusive partnerships between farmers and high value markets.

Sustainable capital:
Financing proven and scalable emerging agri-food technologies.

Overcoming barriers to adoption:
Positioning climate smart technologies for smallholder farmers.

Attracting strategic partnerships:
Increasing cross-regional collaboration throughout the MEASA region.

Digitising seeds of the future:
Smart breeding techniques driven by big data and AI.

Vertical farming:
Adapting models for arid climates, with a focus on energy efficiency and greater crop diversity.

Soil health and nutrient density:
Improving innovative soil inputs and bio-fertilisers.

Cultivating an entrepreneurial ecosystem:
Building a community of talent, information and resources.

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