Abu Dhabi to improve vegetable cultivation

Abu Dhabi emirate plans to improve the cultivation of vegetables, by diversifying the crops with the support of an international organization. Abu Dhabi Food Control Authority (ADFCA) which is responsible for the agriculture in the emirate , signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the World Vegetable Centre (AVRDC)on Tuesday. The MoU envisages far-reaching cooperation in diversification and improvement of cropping systems for vegetables, harvest processing, marketing and specialized research. Besides, it also includes exchange of expertise in agricultural training in general and vegetables development in particular, besides taking advantage of scientific techniques and experiences on both sides, ADFCA officials said. Rashid Mohamed Al Shariqi, ADFCA Director General and Dr. Dyno Keatinge, AVRDC Director General signed the MoU on behalf of the two organizations. From / Gulf News