Mohammed bin Rashid Tours World’s Largest Vertical Hydroponic Farm

Publish date: Tuesday، 13 September 2022

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, toured Emirates Crop One (ECO 1), the world’s largest vertical hydroponic farm that recently opened in Dubai.

Developed in a joint venture between Emirates Flight Catering (EKFC), one of the world’s largest catering operations serving more than 100 airlines, and Crop One, an industry leader in technology-driven indoor vertical farming, the US$40 million facility is spread over an area of 330,000 sq. ft.

Located near Al Maktoum International Airport at Dubai World Central, the newly opened hydroponic facility in Dubai is geared to produce more than 1,000,000 kilograms of high-quality leafy greens annually, while requiring 95% less water than conventional agriculture. At any point in time, the facility grows in excess of 1 million plants, which provides an output of 3,000 kg per day.

.@HHShkMohd tours world’s largest vertical hydroponic farm that recently opened in #Dubai. Accompanying His Highness on the tour @MaktoumMohammed pic.twitter.com/CPWbOr9XOy
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) September 13, 2022

The leafy greens grown in the facility, which include lettuce, arugula, mixed salad greens and spinach, will be used for catering for passengers on Emirates and other airlines. People in the UAE will be able to buy the produce at stores under the Bustanica brand.

Mohammed bin Rashid Tours World’s Largest Vertical Hydroponic Farm

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