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Agriculture exhibition opens in Al Ain

ABU DHABI - In a step to enhance the efficiency of the agriculture sector in the emirate, Shaikh Hazza bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan, General Manager, Dewan of the Ruler’s Representative in the Eastern Region, inaugurated the second Agricultural exhibition in Al Ain on Wednesday.

Around 150 entities, comprising 90 exhibitors, 30 farms and 30 animal production farms are participating in the exhibition to share expertise in the sustainable agriculture technologies.

Rashid Al Hajri, FNC member and Board Member of the Abu Dhabi Food Control Authority (ADFCA), and Dr Mattar Mohammed Saif Al Nuaimi, General Manager of Al Ain City Municipality, were also present on the occasion.

Held under the patronage of Shaikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister of the UAE, Minister of Presidential Affairs and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Food Control Authority, the exhibition will continue till February 25. Shaikh Hazza toured the exhibition and acquainted himself on the various exhibits on display, which included the latest technologies and equipment used in farming.

Shaikh Hazza said the hosting of the agricultural exhibition was of utmost importance because the agricultural sector was crucial to food security of the country. “The Abu Dhabi Food Control Authority is sparing no effort in the path of achieving sustainability for the dynamic agricultural sector. The authority is focusing attention on the social, economic and environmental dimensions of farming in an integrated manner,” he said.

He stressed that the ADFCA was rooted in the ground realities of the country and was ably meeting the needs of the people for food safety and sustainable development for the farming and animal wealth sectors.

“Through providing excellent services to the people in all these spheres, the authority is building a wonderful image for the Emirate of Abu Dhabi,” he pointed out. Al Shariqi said that hosting of the exhibition was reflective of the priorities of the authority, which were premised on enhancing the efficiency and performance of the farmers and on spreading awareness among them about the best agricultural practices and the technologies that help them.

“Raising the position of local produce and improving its quality is a fundamental objective that we pursue. We hope the exhibition and the conferences and symposiums that will take place on the sidelines will enrich the experience of farmers, farm owners and the interested public,” Al Shariqi said.

anwar@khaleejtimes.com