Silal and Bayer, a global leader in life sciences with a strong focus on healthcare and nutrition, have strengthened their commitment to agricultural innovation in the UAE through the signing of a comprehensive Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit in Dubai. This builds upon the partnership established between the organizations in December 2023.
The MoU outlines a program of collaboration through 2028, focusing on four key initiatives designed to advance agricultural practices in desert environments while addressing climate change challenges. The MoU was signed during a ceremony attended by stakeholders from both organizations and the agricultural sector.
Under the expanded partnership, Silal and Bayer will collaborate on developing digital farming solutions specifically tailored to the region's agricultural needs. A cornerstone of the collaboration will be the potential establishment of a ForwardFarming demonstration site at Silal Innovation Oasis, showcasing sustainable desert farming practices.
The partnership will also scale up agricultural capacity building through Bayer's BayG.A.P. program, with emphasis on regenerative agriculture practices suitable for arid climates.
Mr. Salmeen Al Ameri, CEO at Silal, commented on the expansion of the partnership: "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."
Mr. Hugo Hagen, Senior Bayer Representative – Middle East at Bayer, stated: "The signing of this MoU represents a major step forward in our partnership with Silal. 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."
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