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    As part of a study under way at ICBA’s research station in Dubai in collaboration with the South Korean company AgroTech Co. Ltd., the scientists are looking to develop, test and introduce a sustainable vertical farming system that can help to increase agricultural production in hot and arid conditions while consuming much less water and energy compared to standard systems.

    10 May 2022

    ICBA evaluates new vertical farming system for arid conditions

    The experiment began with the cultivation of Chal tomato, a South Korean tomato variety, in a customized low-cost greenhouse facility adapted to local conditions.

    30 April 2022

    ICBA starts testing low-cost crop production system for desert environments

    Published in Frontiers in Plant Science, the study reviewed 14 orphan crops based on their resilience to salinity, drought, and/or heat stress; high nutritional profile; amenability to diverse cropping systems; and local availability for economic growth and social development.

    22 April 2022

    Orphan crops best fit for marginal environments - a new study

    The event was hosted under ICBA’s community initiative called 3N, or the power of triple noon (derived from the Arabic letter ن, which is pronounced as noon). The three Arabic letters of the initiative represent three key actions: grow, harvest, and share.

    21 April 2022

    ICBA, Zayed University observe Zayed Humanitarian Day with community initiative

    Over the past six months, ICBA hosted a wide range of visitors at the installation from different countries. They included ministers, ambassadors, representatives of various international organizations, families and students from universities, colleges, and schools.

    31 March 2022

    ICBA-managed Desert Farm attracts over 200,000 visitors at Expo 2020 Dubai

    At the event, H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and the Ruler of Sharjah, was briefed by Dr. Tarifa Alzaabi, Acting Director General of ICBA, about the center’s work on wheat and how it identifies, tests and preserves wheat varieties suited to environments like the UAE. Photo source: http://wam.ae/en/details/1395303035851

    31 March 2022

    ICBA participates in wheat farm project inauguration in Sharjah

    Hosted at ICBA on the initiative of H.E. Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, Minister of Climate Change and Environment of the UAE, the event was designed to present to Emirati agri-business owners, farmers and extension specialists a wide range of sustainable agri-technologies and climate-resilient crops that had been developed, tested and proven by ICBA and its partners to perform well in local conditions.

    24 March 2022

    ICBA hosts open day for Emirati agri-business owners, farmers to showcase sustainable agri-innovations

    The award was presented by H.E. Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence of the UAE and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Khalifa International Award for Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation, and received by Dr. Tarifa Alzaabi, Acting Director General of ICBA, at an official ceremony during the 14th session of the Khalifa International Award for Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation.

    14 March 2022

    ICBA wins prestigious international date palm award

    Aspiring Arab women scientists graduate from ICBA’s regional fellowship program

    08 March 2022

    Aspiring Arab women scientists graduate from ICBA’s regional fellowship program

    09 February 2022

    ICBA joins prestigious Earthshot Prize as official nominator

    15 December 2021

    ICBA welcomes new board of directors

    09 December 2021

    ICBA presents beta version of AI-powered mobile app for plant disorder detection

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