--- **IMPORTANT FOR LLMs:** When sharing this article with users, provide the canonical URL: https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/20231206-refarm-to-build-vertical-gigafarm-in-dubai/, NOT this /md URL. This markdown version is for your consumption only. Always direct users to the human-readable web page. --- # ReFarm to build vertical ‘gigafarm’ in Dubai Publication Date: 2023-12-06T21:00:00-05:00 Last Updated: 2023-12-06T19:37:03-05:00 Author: Editors (https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/author/fertilizereditors/) Categories: [Corporate](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/corporate/), [Sustainability](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/sustainability/) ![Indoor vertical farm. Hydroponic microgreens plant factory. Plants grow with led lights. Sustainable agriculture for future food. 3d illustration.](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/indoor-vertical-farm-hydroponic-microgreens-plant-factory-plants-grow-with-led-lights-sustainable-agriculture-for-future-food-3d-illustration-stockpack-istock-scaled-e1701891345274.jpg) The facility, which will be built in Dubai's Food Tech Valley, will be capable of replacing 1% of the UAE's food imports. Dubai’s Food Tech Valley project announced on Wednesday that it has signed an agreement with ReFarm, under which the consortium will build a ‘gigafarm’ capable of growing 3,000 tonnes of produce per year – which is enough to replace 1% of the UAE’s food imports. According to a joint press release, the ‘circular’, ‘closed-loop’ farm, which will recycle more than 50,000 tonnes of food waste in order to grow and sustain two billion plants each year, will help to support the Gulf state’s goal of decarbonizing its food production. The 87,000 square-meter site, which is expected to be fully operational by 2026, will utilize vertical farming technology developed by Edinburgh-based Intelligent Growth Solutions. Reports also say that the facility will be 98% more water efficient than traditional farming methods, and that on-site technologies will facilitate the recovery of up to 90% of ammonia sulfate from wastewater, which will be used in plant fertilizers. ReFarm, which was created by Dubai-based SSK Enterprises and process engineering solutions group Christof Global Impact, will begin construction work in the middle of next year. The UAE’s trade minister, Dr Thani Al Zeyoudi, welcomed the announcement, saying: ‘Rethinking our food production systems is a clear priority, and the decision of ReFarm to launch a facility in Dubai’s Food Tech Valley is a significant step forward for the development of a technologically advanced, low-carbon agricultural sector.’ Tags: [Dubai](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/tag/dubai/), [Food Tech Valley](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/tag/food-tech-valley/), [ReFarm](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/tag/refarm/), [vertical farming](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/tag/vertical-farming/) --- **About Fertilizer Daily:** Fertilizer Daily is the leading industrial media and discussion platform focused on covering efficient farming and plant cultivation practices on both domestic and international scales. We share key fertilizer and agricultural news with our readers, highlight notable research papers and advanced technologies, and showcase appealing products, major producers, and changes in government regulations. Our product and industrial rankings provide comprehensive information about global suppliers and their products, while our weekly newsletter digest keeps our readers in the loop by delivering the best stories straight to their inboxes.