Landlocked United Arab Emirates has taken a step towards reducing its dependence on imported food with the launch of the country's first commercial vertical farm. Badia Farm uses hydroponic technology to grow green vegetables including kale and basil, on an 800 sq m plot in Dubai. The farm, which produces 30 boxes of vegetables a day, uses 90% less water than traditional farms and its controlled growing environment eliminates the need for pesticides.
Landlocked United Arab Emirates has taken a step towards reducing its dependence on imported food with the launch of the country's first commercial vertical farm. Badia Farm uses hydroponic technology to grow green vegetables including kale and basil, on an 800 sq m plot in Dubai. The farm, which produces 200 boxes of vegetables a day, uses 90% less water than traditional farms and its controlled growing environment eliminates the need for pesticides.