What is the most farmed commodity in the UAE?

Food systems that are healthy, sustainable, and inclusive are crucial to achieving the world's development goals. Agricultural development is one of the most potent strategies for ending extreme poverty, increasing shared prosperity, and feeding the 9.7 billion people estimated to exist by 2050. Growth in agriculture is two to four times more effective than growth in other industries in improving incomes among the poorest.

Known for its rich culture and termed an enabling economy, the UAE [United Arab Emirates] being a developing country has leapt major strata since its formation, providing capital and the demand for fresh farm produce to encourage agricultural development in its region. 

It is no gainsaying that agriculture has been a significant order in the quadrants that makes up UAE’s GDP [Gross Domestic Product], with highlights from crops like mangoes, cucumbers, cabbage, and the likes. 

What then shall we consider today other than the most farmed commodity in the UAE, and some extras that surround it? Kindly read through to the end, you will learn a thing or two. 

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The most farmed commodity in the UAE is the dates. Dates have played a huge role in the agricultural sector and have enjoyed massive attention for export. 

As of 2019, Dates accounts for 323,478 metric tons of agricultural production in the UAE, according to FAO. While Dates holds the baton in this race, tomatoes are also highly considered, with a staggering percentage of 72,357 metric tons, the cucumbers & gherkins, added up to 73,982 metric tons, respectively.   

This volume further shows a steady growth of agriculture in the UAE despite various unfavourable soil & climatic conditions. The good news is that the production of a range of crops in the UAE is increasing due to the support from the government, such as free cultivation, 50% less cost of crop protection, veterinary services, and fertilizers at 50% less cost.   

Although the UAE has been largely known for its dates export, the country still holds a position as the 4th largest exporter of dates. With countries like Tunisia, Saudi Arabia, and Israel taking the lead in that order, the government of the UAE still prides itself as one of the major exporters of dates in 2021. 

Going by reports compiled in the year 2020, the UAE was said to have exported dates amounting to about 151 million US dollars. 

Dates have been proven to have health benefits, having a variety of vitamins and minerals, as well as fibre and antioxidants. 

Some of the numerous benefits of dates are listed below. 

1. Dates are high in fibre. 

2. They are rich in antioxidants like Carotenoid, Flavonoids, and Phenolic acid which helps prevent diseases. 

3. They help ease labour during childbirth for women. 

4. Dates are considered natural sweeteners, as they have a good level of fructose. 

5. Although still in view by medical experts, dates have been identified to have phosphate, potassium, calcium, and magnesium, among other minerals that strengthen the bones. 

6. Because of their low glycemic index, fibre, and antioxidants, they have been considered to aid blood sugar management. As a result, having them often may help manage diabetes. 

7. Dates have been considered as additives to smoothies. 

8. Dates also promote brain health. 

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