Smart Acres is in talks with hypermarkets and government entities to expand their distribution of produce across the country.
Sean Lee, director of Smart Acres, at the hydroponics farm at the Armed Forces Officers Club, Abu Dhabi, which produces lettuce and leafy greens for sale in UAE supermarkets. Victor Besa / The National
Lettuce is grown in converted shipping containers. Victor Besa / The National
The produce grown using hydroponics. Victor Besa / The National
Sean Lee, director of the Smart Acres hydroponics farm. We want it to be commercially viable, he said.Victor Besa / The National
The farm is spread across eight converted shipping containers. Victor Besa / The National
The UAE’s newest vertical farm, Smart Acres, has started operation. All photos courtesy Smart Acres
The company collaborated with n.thing, a Korean-based technology company, to design the farm modules.
Smart Acres grows fresh produce for UAE residents and businesses.
Smart Acres says its system not only consumes less resources but generates ultra-high quality crops.
Smart Acres was founded to improve food security in the UAE and develop the country’s farming capabilities.
Smart Acres is in talks with hypermarkets and government entities to expand their distribution of produce across the country.
Sean Lee, director of Smart Acres, at the hydroponics farm at the Armed Forces Officers Club, Abu Dhabi, which produces lettuce and leafy greens for sale in UAE supermarkets. Victor Besa / The National
Lettuce is grown in converted shipping containers. Victor Besa / The National
The produce grown using hydroponics. Victor Besa / The National
Sean Lee, director of the Smart Acres hydroponics farm. We want it to be commercially viable, he said.Victor Besa / The National
The farm is spread across eight converted shipping containers. Victor Besa / The National
The UAE’s newest vertical farm, Smart Acres, has started operation. All photos courtesy Smart Acres
The company collaborated with n.thing, a Korean-based technology company, to design the farm modules.
Smart Acres grows fresh produce for UAE residents and businesses.
Smart Acres says its system not only consumes less resources but generates ultra-high quality crops.
Smart Acres was founded to improve food security in the UAE and develop the country’s farming capabilities.
Smart Acres is in talks with hypermarkets and government entities to expand their distribution of produce across the country.
