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Consultation on Agricultural Support Materials Programs

Open Date : 01/03/2024| Close Date: 30/09/2024

Brief:

The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) in the UAE is committed to enhancing sustainable agricultural practices by providing various support materials and programs. These initiatives aim to promote food security, optimize resource utilization, and support farmers in adopting eco-friendly farming techniques.

Objectives:

To enhance agricultural productivity sustainably.
To support farmers in reducing operational costs.
To promote the use of modern and environmentally friendly farming inputs.

Process:

Through a survey link sent to farmers who applied on the service

The Agricultural Support Materials Programs by MOCCAE are vital for fostering sustainable agriculture and supporting the UAE's food security goals. Your valuable feedback will help refine these programs, ensuring they effectively meet the needs of farmers while promoting environmental sustainability.

Outcome

The consultation showed that 52.34% of farmers reported benefiting from MOCCAE's support programs, with 25.76% receiving assistance five or more times annually.

Water scarcity was highlighted as a critical issue, with 63.85% practicing open-field farming requiring efficient irrigation systems. Additionally, 65.35% engaged in traditional farming methods requested better quality seeds, fertilizers, and pest control materials.

65% of respondents expressed interest in training on modern techniques like greenhouse farming and solar-powered systems. Farmers also recommended more frequent distribution cycles and improved material allocation to enhance accessibility and program efficiency.

Based on the results, the Ministry has created several ways to support farmers:

- "Climate Change and Environment" reviews ways to support farmers in the Eastern Region

- A comprehensive plan to support farmers to increase local food production

- "Plant the Emirates" launches initiatives to support farmers and increase local production

- Initiatives to support farmers in the Emirates