The Dubai Farms programme offers a host of services and incentives aimed at supporting Emirati farmers who own productive agricultural projects. It offers, through Dubai Municipality, farming consultation services, subsidised farming supplies, required lab testing, pest control services as well directing farmers to meet local market needs, and contracting with a specialised distributor of crops. Other incentives include offering competitive prices for farming supplies, machinery and irrigation systems.

The Dubai Farms programme will also see the organisation of the Plant Your Food initiative, which aims to encourage house gardening, the Hatta Farming Festival and other seasonal farmers’ market events.

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