FOREIGN NEWS
November-December. 2025 | @ AGROBiz
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Growth in agribusiness
EMIRATES Rawabi PSC, one of the UAE’ s leading integrated agribusiness groups, joined forces with ReFarm Global Investments LLC in a strategic partnership to reshape the country’ s agricultural and landscaping sectors. The collaboration sought to introduce circular and regenerative solutions that improve food security, enhance soil health and reduce water usage across farming and urban landscapes.
The joint initiative targeted both rural and urban environments, promoting greener communities and sustainable city planning. In Dubai, the partnership plans to support eco-efficient landscaping, optimise irrigation, reduce the urban heat island effect, and strengthen the resilience of parks and green ecosystems.
TRANSFORMING AGRICULTURE IN THE UAE
ReFarm Global Investments LLC Chief Executive Officer Oliver Christof highlighted the partnership’ s goals:“ Our mission is to restore the balance between nature, technology, and progress. Through this collaboration, we will empower farmers, urban developers, and food producers with innovative and cost-efficient systems that strengthen food security,
A UNITED VISION: The partnership combines Emirates Rawabi’ s agricultural expertise with ReFarm’ s innovative sustainability technologies.
while preserving our most valuable resources like air, soil and water.”
Christof added:“ We share a common vision to make the UAE a global leader in regenerative and circular agriculture. Our technologies help farmers grow healthier crops with less water, improve soil quality, and create a new balance between productivity and preservation.”
The partnership combines Emirates Rawabi’ s experience in dairy, poultry, feed, and food production with ReFarm Global
Investments LLC’ s expertise in regenerative soil enhancement, agricultural waste-to-value systems, and resource optimisation.
Emirates Rawabi PSC Group Chief Executive Officer Mazen Al Refae said:“ This partnership marks a key milestone in our sustainability journey. At Emirates Rawabi, sustainability is at the core of everything we do. Together with ReFarm, we are implementing practical, scalable solutions that redefine sustainable farming from soil to plate and raise the standard for sustainable farming, strengthen circularity, and deliver measurable environmental impact.”
Pilot projects were planned across the UAE to demonstrate circular agriculture in practice, from waste valorisation to regenerative soil and water systems. The initiative aligns with the country’ s goals for food security, climate action, and sustainable development, positioning the UAE as a global example of low-carbon, innovative agricultural practices.
Hands-on learning
TO empower its young farmers with practical farming skills and entrepreneurial knowledge, Assam, India, has launched its first-ever Diploma in Agriculture programme under Assam Agricultural University( AAU). The three-year course will begin at the Regional Research Centre in Shillongoni.
The inaugural ceremony for the first-semester batch was held at the Shillongoni campus and attended by Aruna Rajoria, Commissioner and Secretary to the Government of Assam and Agricultural Production Commissioner, AAU Vice Chancellor Dr Bidyut Chandan Deka, and several agricultural experts.
Speaking to students, Rajoria urged them to fully embrace the opportunity.“ No job is too small or too big. Success comes when we mix knowledge with technique and discipline,” she said, encouraging the use of technology to enhance farming efficiency.
Chief Scientist Dr Hiranya Kumar Borah described the launch as a historic milestone, saying:“ Our youth will now learn both theory and hands-on farming, preparing them to lead the agricultural sector in the future.”
Guest of honour Dr Prasanna Kumar Pathak added:“ This course will open new doors for students to work across different areas related to agriculture.”
The first batch consists of 24 students— 17 boys and seven girls— from across Assam. Classes officially began on Nov 3, combining theoretical lessons with practical farming training.- @ AGROBiz
HISTORIC LAUNCH: The inaugural ceremony at Shillongoni campus sets the stage in shaping the next generation of farmers in Assam.