New tomato facility in Al Ain designed to grow 150,000 kg tomatoes annually
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New tomato facility in Al Ain designed to grow 150,000 kg tomatoes annually New tomato facility in Al Ain designed to grow 150,000 kg tomatoes annually A newly commissioned tomato facility in Al Ain shows the UAE's ongoing adoption of controlled-environment agriculture.
Developed by UNS Vertical Farms, part of the Speedex Group, the 10,000 m² installation is designed to grow approximately 150,000 kg of tomatoes annually. Its closed-loop hydroponic system significantly reduces resource consumption, achieving water savings of up to 90% compared to traditional agriculture.
Why this matters: This matters when it gives operators a clearer way to manage water, nutrients, and root-zone risk. That kind of control usually improves both resource efficiency and crop consistency.
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What should growers evaluate before changing a lighting strategy?
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