Key Takeaways
- Strategic Partnership Expansion: Silal and Bayer sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit in Dubai, solidifying collaboration through 2028.
- Focus Areas: Collaboration includes digital farming solutions, regenerative agriculture, and vegetable seed trials tailored for arid climates.
- Sustainability Goals: The partnership will establish a ForwardFarming demonstration site and use Bayer’s BayG.A.P. program to promote sustainable practices.
- Global and Local Synergy: Combines Bayer’s global expertise with Silal’s local knowledge to address UAE’s agricultural challenges.
Strengthened Commitment to Desert Farming
Silal (Profile) and Bayer have expanded their collaboration by signing a new MoU during the World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit in Dubai. Building on their partnership established in December 2023, the agreement outlines an ambitious program through 2028 aimed at enhancing agricultural innovation in arid environments and addressing climate challenges.
Key Initiatives of The Silal/Bayer MoU
- Digital Farming Solutions
- Development of advanced digital tools tailored to desert farming needs.
- Deployment of digital monitoring and verification platforms for sustainable practices.
- ForwardFarming Demonstration Site
- Proposed site at Silal Innovation Oasis to showcase sustainable agricultural techniques.
- Focus on creating a practical model for desert farming.
- Capacity Building via BayG.A.P. Program
- Scaling regenerative agriculture training for farmers in arid regions.
- Emphasis on sustainable practices and climate resilience.
- Vegetable Seed Trials
- Extension of trials to identify crops better suited to local climates and market needs.
- Testing new seed varieties for improved yields and resilience.
Leadership Insights
Salmeen Al Ameri, CEO at Silal: “This MoU marks a significant advancement in our collaboration with Bayer. By combining our local expertise with Bayer’s global technological capabilities, we are creating a framework for sustainable agricultural innovation that will benefit UAE farmers and reinforce our commitment to local food production.”
Hugo Hagen, Senior Bayer Representative – Middle East: “This detailed framework allows us to bring together Bayer’s global expertise in sustainable agriculture with Silal’s deep understanding of local agricultural challenges, advancing our mission of ‘Health for all, Hunger for none’ while addressing critical climate challenges.”
Dr. Shamal Mohammed, Head of AgriTech at Silal: “The ForwardFarming model and seed development at our Innovation Oasis will enhance our capability to drive agricultural innovation in the UAE.”
Sami Joost, Head of Communications, Public Affairs & Open Innovation – Middle East at Bayer: “By combining Bayer’s research and development with Silal’s local expertise, we are well-positioned to develop solutions for the unique challenges of desert farming.”
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