Silal, National Agricultural Centre partner to boost UAE food security

Silal, an Abu Dhabi agri-food and technology company, has announced the expansion of its operations in Ras Al Khaimah in collaboration with the National Agricultural Centre.

The strategic initiative reflects Silal’s continued efforts to expand its footprint across the UAE while supporting local farmers, strengthening the marketing of Emirati agricultural products, and expanding access to markets.

The first phase of the initiative will begin in the Al Hamraniyah area, where Silal will commence operations with farms in the area starting March 9, as part of joint efforts to enhance the agricultural production ecosystem and enable farmers to improve productivity and market their products more efficiently.

The partnership aims to establish an integrated support framework for farmers that includes technical assistance, the application of best agricultural practices and inputs, and oversight of post-harvest handling and product marketing, helping improve product quality and strengthen competitiveness in local markets.

Silal and the National Agricultural Centre will also establish a dedicated crop collection centre to facilitate the receipt, distribution, and marketing of agricultural produce.

The initiative forms part of a broader integrated system designed to enhance the efficiency of agricultural supply chains across the UAE, support the long-term sustainability of the agricultural sector, and contribute to the country’s national food security objectives.

The initiative forms part of broader national efforts to develop the agricultural production ecosystem and food supply chains across the UAE’s emirates by strengthening integration across production, marketing, and distribution stages, supporting local farmers, and reinforcing the resilience of the agricultural sector in contributing to the UAE’s food security.