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Farmers can visit www.NiphaAgriMart.com to start ordering spare parts for their equipment

NIPHA Farm Solutions announced the launch of its new website, www.NiphaAgriMart.com dedicated to selling NIPHA SPARE PARTS. The website will allow channel partners and farmers to easily order spare parts for NIPHA rotary tillers and other farm equipment from the comfort of their homes using their mobile phones or computers.

This service will ensure more convenience for the NIPHA community. Farmers and channel partners will be able to transparently place orders on the website without having to make even a single phone call! In line with our customer base, the website is multilingual, user-friendly, and easy to navigate, making it simple for all to find and order the parts they need.

The company is known for its 100 per cent Made-in-India rotary tillers, threshers and seed drills with in-house gearbox manufacturing, a wide range of petrol & diesel multi-functional power weeders and mechanised garden tools like brush cutters, chainsaws and water pumps.

“NiphaAgriMart.com is in line with our strong commitment to using technology to ensure galloping growth. We believe the distribution network of tomorrow will be omnichannel and this website is a step in that direction,” said G D Shah, Chairman, of NIPHA Group. “NiphaAgriMart.com will help farmers increase their earnings & reduce downtime of their farm machinery,” said Aakash Shah, Director, of NIPHA Group.

NIPHA Farm Solutions has registered a 40 per cent growth this financial year. It has successfully expanded its weeder business to 8 states across the country in its debut year itself.

Farmers can visit www.NiphaAgriMart.com to start ordering spare parts

Acquaculture, AgroPolicy, Animal Health, Dairy, Goat farming, India, Live Stock, Poultry, Sustainability

Parshottam Rupala also launches Animal Pandemic Preparedness Initiatives 

Parshottam Rupala Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying launched the Animal Pandemic Preparedness Initiative and World Bank-funded Animal Health System Support for One Health to enhance India’s preparedness and response to potential animal pandemics, in line with the One Health approach. This initiative aims to enhance India’s preparedness and response to animal pandemics, focusing on zoonotic diseases that threaten both animal and human health. This initiative will help to improve veterinary services and infrastructure, disease surveillance capabilities, early detection and response, build the capacity of animal health professionals, and awareness among farmers through community outreach.

 The event also saw the launch of the World Bank-funded project on ‘Animal Health System Support for One Health (AHSSOH)’ which aims at creating an ecosystem for a better animal health management system using the One Health approach covering five states in India.

Speaking on the occasion, Parshottam Rupala, Union Cabinet Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying said, “India is home to a diverse animal species, and the livestock sector plays a critical role in the country’s economy and food security. However, we are also vulnerable to threats posed by emerging and zoonotic diseases. The Animal Pandemic Preparedness Initiative is a proactive step to protect our animal resources and ensure the safety and health of our people. The Animal Pandemic Preparedness Initiative and the World Bank-funded ‘Animal Health System Support for One Health’ are comprehensive efforts to address animal pandemics in a holistic manner. By strengthening our animal health systems and implementing the One Health approach, we can better prevent and control zoonotic diseases, which not only impact the health and welfare of our animals but also have a significant economic impact and human health concerns.”

Parshottam Rupala also launches Animal Pandemic Preparedness Initiatives Parshottam

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 Scientists identified interactions between two areas of the tomato’s genome that lead to increased yield and resistance to dry conditions.

Israeli researchers Shai Torgeman and Professor Dani Zamir from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have developed a new tomato variety that is more resistant to drought conditions and could help with the destructive impact of climate change.

The scientists crossbred two species of tomatoes, a wild variety from the deserts of western Peru, with a common commercial cultivar that is widely available. They identified interactions between two areas of the tomato’s genome that lead to increased yield and resistance to dry conditions. The study found that these specific areas in the plant’s genome led to a 20 per cent-50 per cent increase in the overall yield in both regular and dry conditions. The scientists also observed that plant size improved.

According to the researchers, their findings show that using wild species is an effective way to enhance agricultural output. They could also prove to be widely applicable to other plants in the future.

“The new tomato breed being developed in Israel could help soften the blow. It is expected to hit supermarket shelves in the near future and likely will be used as a processing tomato in the production of ketchups and sauces”, Torgeman said.

 Torgeman also added that we’re now in the stage of cultivating the first crossbred species for commercial purposes and I believe that this will be available on the market in the next 2-3 years.

 Scientists identified interactions between two areas of

Agrotech, India, Packaging & Labelling, R&D, Supply Chain

The plant is expected to be operational by mid-2025, with a production capacity of 400 tonnes per day, and will focus on flexible packaging and molded fibre products.

UP-based Yash Pakka has initiated the construction of its first overseas facility in Guatemala, a Central American country, which is expected to be the largest compostable flexible packaging and moulded fibre plant in the world.

The company has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with major sugar companies in Guatemala to procure sugarcane residue, known as bagasse, which is the primary raw material used in its products. After exploring various locations, including Mexico, Belize, Colombia, Brazil, and Peru, the company selected Guatemala because of the abundant availability of sugarcane and the positive response from the Guatemalan authorities and sugar companies.

The plant is expected to be operational by mid-2025, with a production capacity of 400 tonnes per day, and will focus on flexible packaging and molded fibre products.

Pakka has been developing compostable packaging solutions for over 40 years as part of its mission to find alternatives to single-use plastic. The company’s innovation team has been working on the development of flexible packaging, and rigorous research and development have been conducted over the last few years. Pakka has also been offering compostable molded fibre products for food service in India through its Chuk brand. While the new plant’s primary offerings will be flexible packaging and molded fibre products, information about other products that will be manufactured at the Guatemala plant will be shared in due course.

The plant is expected to be operational

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Nandy has more than two decades of experience in chemicals and fertilisers industry.

Business conglomerate DCM Shriram has announced the appointment of Sabaleel Nandy as the CEO of its chemicals business. Prior to joining DCM Shriram, Nandy was President and COO of Paradeep Phosphates, the company said in a statement. Nandy has more than two decades of experience in chemicals and fertilisers having spent 18 years in Tata group companies like TATA Motors, TATA Sons, TATA Chemicals.

He was also the Vice President of TATA Chemicals (North America) heading one of the world’s largest Soda-ash plants, the statement added. Nandy earned his engineering degree at IIT Kharagpur and his MBA at IIM Lucknow.

Nandy has more than two decades of

Agrotech, Company News, Foodgrains, India

Lenovo is setting up the ‘Lenovo Digital Centre for Kanthalloor Millets’ at IHRD College Kanthalloor, the first centre of its kind for the millet farming community.

Following the global success of Lenovo’s Work For Humankind initiative, Lenovo announces the launch of its India edition of Work For Humankind, which will use Lenovo’s smarter technology to revive millet cultivation in the scenic village of Kanthalloor, Kerala. In partnership with Dream India Network and local student volunteers, Lenovo employees will make a long-lasting positive impact on the millet farming community while working remotely from

To revive millet farming practices in this secluded community, Lenovo’s smarter technology will play a pivotal role in improving accessibility, increasing awareness around the benefits of millet farming, and enhancing local farming knowledge and best practices. Market linkages are essential to transforming the millet food system into a profitable and sustainable model that supports rural livelihoods. Building digital inclusion for local farmers is the first step in this direction.

Lenovo employees and student volunteers will collaborate with partners to run an in-depth analysis of the local millet food system and prototype a model to help farmers cultivate millet through sustainable farming practices. By the end of the initiative, the students at the IHRD College will be trained to continue this work and help ensure that insights from this work are correctly used, and that positive changes are long-lasting.

Lenovo employees, student volunteers, agriculture experts, and influencers with diverse skill sets will be chosen to participate in this initiative, supporting the local community in millet cultivation while continuing to work their regular day jobs remotely from Kanthalloor. The project will tap into Lenovo’s broad portfolio from devices such as ThinkPad, Yoga, motorola edge, and tablets to solutions and services like Lenovo’s CO2 Offset Service and cloud solutions. Lenovo is setting up the ‘Lenovo Digital Centre for Kanthalloor Millets’ at IHRD College Kanthalloor, the first centre of its kind for the millet farming community. The centre will be powered by Lenovo’s broad portfolio of cutting-edge devices, services, and solutions. The aim of the Digital Centre, is to become a hub that provides famers with access to critical information and best practices on millet farming, help Work For Humankind volunteers gather data and analyse the impact of implemented solutions, develops early adopters in millet production, and builds awareness for market linkages. Lenovo volunteers will be working to provide digital access to information on government programs and millet cultivation methods to key stakeholders within the local community. This intervention will work towards improving the technological access of the community at large, addressing the overarching challenge of the ‘digital divide’ in the region.

 Announcing the initiative launch, Shailendra Katyal, Managing Director, Lenovo India, said, “With India gearing up to become the global millet hub, Lenovo’s Work For Humankind initiative will help Kanthalloor’s farmers to make millet cultivation more profitable and sustainable. By bringing together the right expertise and Lenovo’s cutting-edge tech devices, solutions and services, we aim to mobilize the local community and make millet farming more commercially viable for them. At Lenovo, we are committed to leaving a lasting legacy with the community work we undertake and for the benefits to be felt long after the Work For Humankind initiative is complete. That’s why we are partnering with Dream India Network, Organic Kerala, and the Gram Panchayat in Kanthalloor to bring this vision to life. We are also thankful to the College of Applied Science, IHRD, Kanthalloor, and the Forest Department for their ongoing support of this initiative.”

Dr. Saju Parackal, CEO, Dream India Network, commented, “We look forward to contributing our expertise in developing the infrastructure and agricultural training programs to benefit the farming community in Kanthalloor. Lenovo’s Work For Humankind India program seeks to engage farmers and the local youth, and build awareness of the benefits they can reap from millet cultivation. Access to information on farming best practices that are rooted in science is key to transforming the current food system into one that is commercially viable and desirable. Dream India Network will work closely with the student and Lenovo volunteers to capture learnings on-the-ground and report the progress of the interventions introduced.”

Lenovo is setting up the ‘Lenovo Digital

Company News, Finance, Horticulture, India, Start ups

This is the first investment from Aavishkaar Capital’s USD 250 Million “ESG First Fund”.

ESG First Fund, managed by Aavishkaar Capital (Aavishkaar), an Aavishkaar Group company and a global pioneer in taking an entrepreneurship-based approach to scaling businesses for impact, and set up in partnership with KfW, a German state-owned development bank, announced their first investment of Rs 16 Crores (1.95 million USD) from the ESG First Fund into INI Farms.

ESG First Fund is a USD 250 Mn fund focused on investing in Asia and Africa with the mandate of generating superior Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) outcomes and commercially viable financial returns alongside positive social impact. The Fund was established with the primary objective of improving these areas especially along the supply chains serving the European markets.

Founded in 2009, by Purnima and Pankaj Khandelwal, INI Farms is a leading exporter of fruit and vegetable crops with large-scale pan-India operations spanning contract farming, aggregation, supply chain management and are serving food retailers globally.

Purnima Khandelwal, CEO & Co-founder, INI Farms said, “The agriculture story in India is poised for a multi-fold growth. We believe that large platforms providing end-to-end services to the farmers from advisory and inputs to output offtake is going to drive this transformation. This investment will provide us with a great opportunity to grow multi-fold with expansion into the entire agriculture output business and leveraging our strong supply chain capabilities.”

Commenting on the investment, Abhishek Mittal, Partner- Credit – Aavishkaar Capital said, “We are excited to invest in INI Farms and support them in their next phase of growth as it expands its product offering and geographical reach. INI’s Farms continued commitment to deliver export-quality fruits & vegetables produced in an environmentally sustainable and socially inclusive manner and to exacting global standards, sets it apart to meet the growing demands of today’s conscientious consumer. INI along with Agrostar, is well placed to meet the demands of global markets while empowering farmer at the back-end”.

Stephanie Lindemann-Kohrs, Director Global Equity and Funds, KFW said “We at KfW are acting on behalf of the German Government in this Fund-Investment. Main objective of the initiation of this Fund is to improve the environmental and social standards, especially the working standards upstream to the European supply chain. German and European citizens want to purchase products which are produced in fair working conditions and are adhering good environmental and social standards. The Funds investment procedure follows a proper environmental and social due diligence, which sets uplifted standards for its investees. In that way we believe INI farms will demonstrate as a beacon the positive outcome of ESG adherence with improved business opportunities with Europe.”

This is the first investment from Aavishkaar

Company News, Finance, Horticulture, India, Start ups

Through this financing solution, farmers can access collateral-free loans up to Rs three lakhs.

Bengaluru based Fasal, India’s leading horticulture-first, full-stack Agri-tech company, announced its partnership with State Bank of India (SBI), aimed to provide farmers with easy access to capital. The partnership will help solve cash-flow constraints during key cycles in farming by providing quick, easy, and collateral-free loans at very competitive rates. This ties into Fasal’s larger objective of solving the many challenges across the entire horticulture value chain, thereby paving the way for India’s horticultural transformation.

In the 2023 budget, the government announced raising the agriculture credit target by 11 per cent to Rs20 lakh crore for FY24. The launch of Fasal’s latest financing solution echoes the government’s focused efforts toward increasing financial support for farmers across the country. Through this financing solution, farmers can access collateral-free loans up to three lakhs. The goal is to enable farmers to effectively fund and manage urgent and immediate agri-input needs and adopt Fasal’s technology solution to make their farming precise and predictable. These loans will be disbursed under the Kisan Credit Card (KCC) scheme, well known for its lowest interest rate within the farmer credit support system. This latest offering from Fasal will be initially available in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Chhattisgarh, and Madhya Pradesh and later expand to other regions. Alternatively, if the farmer has already exhausted his/her KCC limit, SBI will enable these financing solutions through other Agri schemes.

Talking about the collaboration, Shantanu Pendsey, CGM, Agriculture Business Unit (ABU), State Bank of India, Corporate Centre, said, “We are pleased to partner with Fasal, a frontrunner in providing innovative solutions to the horticulture community. Through this collaborative effort, we will be able to reach out to more farmers across India and offer them timely as well as easy access to financial support. We look forward to working with the Fasal team to financially empower farmers in India.”

Commenting on the partnership, Shailendra Tiwari, Founder of Fasal, said, “Access to quick, easy and low-cost financial support to farmers, as well as horticulturists, will be key as we work to make horticulture a main focus in the country. With SBI’s support and their extensive nationwide network in rural areas, we are confident that we can positively impact farmers by providing better access to credit and consequently, bring precision farming to a lot more farmers.”

Through this financing solution, farmers can access

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KBR will provide technology licensing, basic engineering design, proprietary equipment and catalyst for the plants

KBR announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Atlas Agro AG to license KBR’s innovative K-GreeN technology for Atlas’ planned investment in a series of green nitrate plants.

Under the terms of the MoU, KBR will provide technology licensing, basic engineering design, proprietary equipment and catalyst for the plants, which will produce zero-carbon nitrogen fertilisers. The engineering design for the first plant located in the United States commenced in March 2023. 

“We are excited to support Atlas Agro’s vision of zero-carbon fertiliser production through our market-leading green ammonia technology, K-GreeN,” said Doug Kelly, KBR President, Technology. “We are also confident that we can drive schedule synergies across the series of plants to accelerate the availability of clean ammonia globally.”

“We are proud to partner with KBR and use its K-GreeN process for our green fertiliser facilities,” said Petter Østbø, CEO, of Atlas Agro. “Each of our green ammonia plants will produce fertiliser that will help feed nearly 16 million people and avoid global carbon emissions of more than one million tons per year.”

KBR is the world leader in ammonia technology with approximately 50 per cent market share of licensed capacity. Since 1943, KBR has licensed, engineered, or constructed over 250 grassroots ammonia plants worldwide.

KBR will provide technology licensing, basic engineering

AgroPolicy, India, Sustainability

This collaboration will provide numerous stakeholders with the necessary information, training and input

Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog, and the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (MoA&FW) have come together to promote innovation in the agricultural sector among school students across India. The two government bodies have agreed to connect Atal Tinkering Labs (ATLs) with Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVKs) and Agricultural Technology Management Agency (ATMAs) under the initiative. The collaboration is a result of the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi who seeded this idea during a conversation and proposed to connect the ATLs with the KVKs across the country. The Prime Minister also suggested both government bodies look into the idea of linking soil testing labs to ATL schools.

KVKs function as a ‘Single Window Agricultural Knowledge Resource and Capacity Development Centre,’ and this collaboration will provide numerous stakeholders with the necessary information, training, and inputs. KVKs, in partnership with ATMA, will collaborate with nearby ATLs to support agricultural-related innovation.

During the first phase of the implementation, one KVK under each of the 11 Agricultural Technology Application Research Institutes (ATARIs) will be involved, providing technology backstopping and facilitating knowledge-sharing and skill-building exercises. KVK experts will also undertake need-based visits to nearby ATLs, while KVKs will provide literature, seeds, planting materials, and other inputs as required. The pilot project will be extended after assessing the positive outcomes after two years.

Dr Chintan Vaishnav, Speaking during the event, Mission Director Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog, said, “In my mind, this step is going to be a giant leap towards boosting agriculture innovations in India. There are two aspects of this collaboration that are worth replicating across many sectors. First, the idea of linking the existing government platforms with a purpose. For example, public health centres and ATLs could be linked similarly for better healthcare and so on. Secondly, linking children, the most important change-makers of society to the real, most important challenges, and opportunities.” He said.

This collaboration will provide numerous stakeholders with

Climate, Company News, Environment, Foodgrains, India, Nature, Sustainability

These include the crop cycle approach, popularising climate-resilient varieties, promoting climate-smart agriculture

ITC is working on a set of short-term actions to mitigate any impact of a harsh summer projected in the country.

The company’s agronomy teams have worked out region-specific practices to minimise the impact of heat waves and unseasonal rains through a host of multi-dimensional measures.

Sanjiv Puri, ITC Chairman said that these include the crop cycle approach, popularising climate-resilient varieties, promoting climate-smart agriculture and contingency planning.

ITC has been working on climate risk modelling for a while. “We are identifying hotspots, and based on the nature of problems, taking mitigating steps. A very localised action has to be taken,” Puri said.

These include the crop cycle approach, popularising

Agrotech, Company News, India, Start ups, Sustainability

 Wakao Foods is entering the Singaporean market with Seven plant-based products.

Wakao Foods, a leading plant-based food brand, is pleased to announce its foray into the Singaporean market. The company will launch seven popular products, including Butter Jack, BBQ jack, Raw Jack, Continental Burger Patty, Jack Supreme Burger Patty, Hot & Spicy Sausages, and American Herbs Sausages, in the Singapore market. These products will be available at retail stores such as Everyday Vegan Grocer and HoReCa and online on popular e-commerce platforms such as Shopee, Lazada, Amazon Singapore, and Redmart.

In addition to retail stores and e-commerce platforms, Palate Sensations, a culinary school in Singapore, will also use Wakao Foods’ products. The school is known for its innovative and sustainable approach to cooking, and Wakao Foods’ products are a natural fit for its philosophy.

Wakao Foods has a reputation for creating plant-based foods that are both delicious and nutritious, and their foray into the Singapore market is an exciting milestone for the company. Wakao Foods’ plant-based products are a perfect fit for the Singaporean market, which has seen a surge in demand for plant-based foods in recent years.

“We are thrilled to be bringing our range of delicious and healthy plant-based products to Singapore,” said Sairaj Dhond, Founder and CEO of Wakao Foods. “Our products have high-quality ingredients, and we believe they will be well-received by the Singaporean market. We are excited to be partnering with Everyday Vegan Grocer, HoReCa, and various e-commerce platforms to make our products easily accessible to consumers across the country.”

VK Vidyarthi, General Manager of Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), said that the vegan sector can benefit small farmers by using jackfruit for companies like Wakao Foods to reduce wastage and create employment. APEDA supports plant-based firms like Wakao through its National Programme on Vegan Products.

Sanjay Sethi, Exec Dir, Plant Based Foods Industry Association said India has potential to lead in plant-based foods. Success of companies like Wakao Foods is a testament. PBFIA supports members such as Wakao Foods as they expand and make plant-based foods more accessible globally. Their foray into Singapore is an example of how Indian brands can leverage export opportunity to promote growth. We look forward to continuing our support for the entire plant-based foods industry for a sustainable and healthier future.

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 Wakao Foods is entering the Singaporean market

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Sales declined by 13.4 per cent in the first quarter of 2023 to €19,991 million (Q1 2022: €23,083 million).

Germany based BASF has released preliminary figures for the first quarter of 2023. Sales declined by 13.4 per cent in the first quarter of 2023 to €19,991 million (Q1 2022: €23,083 million). This was mainly driven by considerably lower volumes. Sales were considerably lower than average analyst estimates for the first quarter of 2023 (Vara: €21,819 million).

EBIT before special items of BASF Group amounted to an expected €1,931 million in the first quarter of 2023, a decline of 31.5 per cent compared with the prior-year quarter (Q1 2022: €2,818 million) but considerably above the analyst consensus for the first quarter of 2023 (Vara: €1,599 million). In particular, EBIT before special items in the Agricultural Solutions segment considerably exceeded average analyst estimates. Chemicals, Materials and Surface Technologies were also considerably above the respective average analyst estimates for EBIT before special items in the first quarter of 2023. In the Industrial Solutions and Nutrition & Care segments, EBIT before special items missed average analyst estimates slightly and considerably, respectively. In Other, EBIT before special items was weaker than expected by analysts on average.

The BASF Group’s EBIT amounted to an expected €1,867 million in the first quarter of 2023, considerably below the figure for the prior-year quarter (Q1 2022: €2,785 million) but considerably above the analyst consensus (Vara: €1,533 million).

Net income reached €1,562 million, considerably above the figure in the prior-year quarter (Q1 2022: €1,221 million) and considerably above average analyst estimates for the first quarter of 2023 (Vara: €1,081 million). In the prior-year quarter, impairments on the participation in Wintershall Dea had burdened net income of BASF Group.

Sales declined by 13.4 per cent in

Agrotech, Climate, Environment, Seeds, Sustainability, World

The development of the new autonomous and unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) technology will accelerate CAFU’s goal to plant one million Ghaf tree seeds

CAFU, the Dubai-based leader in technology and car services, has announced the latest development in furthering its commitment to planting one million trees as a part of its Ghaf Tree Project. The development of the new autonomous and unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) technology will accelerate CAFU’s goal to plant one million Ghaf tree seeds in the UAE. Equipped with custom speedball planting technology and tracks designed specifically to operate in desert conditions, this first-of-its-kind planting technology will help CAFU’s ambitions to address the global challenge of climate change and support the UAE’s goal to become net-zero by 2050.

In 2021, CAFU launched the ‘Ghaf Tree Project’ – a bold initiative to re-green barren ecosystems across the Emirates by planting one million Ghaf seeds. Through an extensive R&D phase that focused on seed optimisation and viability and with a goal to find the best solution to plant trees more quickly in arid conditions, CAFU pivoted its initial ariel tech to robotic solutions to solve this issue.

The improved technology has the ability to penetrate deeper into the ground and distribute seeds more effectively, leading to more successful trees being planted. The innovative technology not only speeds up the planting process but also guarantees the survival of the Ghaf trees.

The collaboration with United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) which focused on R&D for seed optimisation and viability and CAFU’s new UGV technology, marks a significant milestone in the project’s development. Launched at CAFU’s labs in Sharjah, as the first-of-its-kind in the MENA region, the technology is expected to quadruple the number of seeds planted, strengthening the company’s commitment to a greener future and supporting the UAE’s ecosystem.  

“We believe that technology is a force for good, not just for services, but for the community and the world in which we live,” said Nabra Al Busaidi, Community and Sustainability Manager at CAFU. “This is why we’re proud to introduce and use our cutting-edge technology to support the UAE’s commitment to building a cleaner and greener future. Over the past year, we have significantly re-engineered our processes.”

With the remarkable ability to survive and prosper in some of the harshest environmental conditions, the Ghaf tree stands tall as a symbol of hope, inspiring ground-breaking work to revolutionize farming methods across the Emirates and can survive on very little water while also sustaining other plants and animal life.

The development of the new autonomous and