Tech enabled Bustanica, which is the world’s largest vertical farm spreading over an area of 330,000 square feet which utilises both AI and Machine learning is now in Dubai UAE.
The vertical farm was recently visited by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council. During the visit he stated, “Dubai remains committed to maintaining the highest levels of food security with one of the world’s most comprehensive plans to address this vital issue. Under the guidance of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, we will continue launching new initiatives that apply modern farming techniques to accelerate self-sufficiency in fresh food produce and support sustainability, which is a top priority for us.”
He added “The Dubai Food Security Committee constantly reviews current opportunities and challenges within the national food security strategy framework. Our plans for enhancing self-sufficiency in the agricultural sector by supporting the use of technologies and applied research in food processing and agriculture are focused on meeting the current and future needs of Dubai’s citizens and residents.”
The Bustanica hydrophonic vertical farm uses the latest innovative tehnologiess. It was developed by EmiratesCropOne which is a joint venture between Emirates Flight Caters, and U.S. based CropOne, a agritech leader in indoor vertical farming.
An investment of $40 million went into the joint venture to develop the largest hydroponic farm in the world.
Located near Al Maktoum International Airport at Dubai World Central, the newly opened vertical hydroponic farm in Dubai is geared to produce more than 1,000,000 kilogrammes (kg) of high-quality leafy greens annually, requiring 95 percent less water than conventional agriculture. At any point in time, the facility grows more than one million plants that provide an output of 3,000 kg per day.
Finally data points collected from each plants every day for maximum growth and supplied with the exact amount of light, water, and plant nutrients, without the use of soil.
