The future of food production and the need for sustainable farming at scale are the focus of this Majlis Mohamed bin Zayed session, which explores the challenges facing global agriculture, the limitations of current practices, and the technologies transforming the sector. The session addresses how AI, robotics, and precision farming can boost productivity, reduce environmental impact, and enhance food system resilience. It also highlights the mounting pressures of climate change, resource scarcity, and population growth – and the urgent need for smarter, more adaptive solutions. The speaker makes a compelling case for innovation, supported by informed policy and cross-sector collaboration, as essential to building a more sustainable and secure agricultural future.

Contributors:

• Khaled Al Blooshi, Plant Development Lead Engineer, Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority
• Maitha Al Hameli, Section Head, Marine Assessment and Conservation, Environment Agency-Abu Dhabi
• Sky Kurtz, Co-founder and CEO, Pure Harvest Smart Farms

Moderator:

• Laila Abdullatif, Director-General, Emirates Nature-WWF