A model of the first commercial-scale indoor farm using only LED lights to grow fresh tomatoes, which will begin operation in Abu Dhabi later this year. Chris Whiteoak / The National
A model of the first commercial-scale indoor farm using only LED lights to grow fresh tomatoes, which will begin operation in Abu Dhabi later this year. Chris Whiteoak / The National

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