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Sustainable Agriculture, Food & Soil Health in the UAE: Key Lessons from the First UAE Edition of GARCX 2025
Together, exports from across the region were examined how soil, water, and crop diversity shape the UAE's path toward sustainable agriculture.
Daria Shchurik moderating the GARCX 2025 session on soil health, water use, and crop diversity.
Dubai, UAE – 2025 – On 10 November, the Global AgroVet Research Conference (GARCX 2025) powered by ARCC Journals, hosted a panel discussion on “Sustainable Agriculture, Food & Soil Health” at Dusit Thani Dubai. The session brought together experts working across soil science, regenerative agriculture, and arid-climate food production to explore what drives healthy farming systems in some of the world’s most challenging environments.
Moderated by Daria Shchurik, Head of Growth at Greeneration vertical farm, the panel featured:
Farah Chakhachiro, Vice President, Gracia Group
Dr. Bhaskar Rao, Agriculture Consultant, GCC
Ahmed Ali Obaid Alhefeiti, Founder, Wadi Dafta Plantation
Dr. Gurbachan Singh, Founder, GSFRED
Moderated by Daria Shchurik, Head of Growth at Greeneration vertical farm, the panel featured:
Farah Chakhachiro, Vice President, Gracia Group
Dr. Bhaskar Rao, Agriculture Consultant, GCC
Ahmed Ali Obaid Alhefeiti, Founder, Wadi Dafta Plantation
Dr. Gurbachan Singh, Founder, GSFRED
Engaged discussion between regional agricultural experts at the GARCX 2025 ‘Sustainable Agriculture, Food & Soil Health’ panel.
The discussion centered on one shared idea: sustainable agriculture begins with the condition of soil, the quality of water, and the awareness of the communities working with them. Each panelist contributed insights from different agricultural models, creating a unified perspective on how the UAE and wider region can protect their food future.
A key theme was the shift from farming measured only by production volumes to approaches that prioritise soil vitality, nutrient-rich crops, and long-term ecosystem balance. Panelists noted that simple indicators — such as organic matter, soil structure, biological activity, and moisture behavior — give farmers an immediate understanding of soil health, even without advanced laboratory testing.
A key theme was the shift from farming measured only by production volumes to approaches that prioritise soil vitality, nutrient-rich crops, and long-term ecosystem balance. Panelists noted that simple indicators — such as organic matter, soil structure, biological activity, and moisture behavior — give farmers an immediate understanding of soil health, even without advanced laboratory testing.
Group photo of the Sustainable Agriculture, Food & Soil Health panel held at GARCX 2025 in Dubai.
The panel closed with a forward-looking message: the future of agriculture in arid regions depends on regenerated soils, efficient water management, diversified crops, and technology used with intention — not as a replacement for ecological foundations. Strengthening these pillars today is key to building food systems that remain stable under growing climate pressure.
The panel reinforced the importance of collective action toward long-term food security in the UAE. Greeneration looks forward to taking part in future discussions that advance sustainable farming across the region. See you next year at GARCX.
The panel reinforced the importance of collective action toward long-term food security in the UAE. Greeneration looks forward to taking part in future discussions that advance sustainable farming across the region. See you next year at GARCX.
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