Abu Dhabi to host inaugural edition of Agriscape

Abu Dhabi is gearing up to showcase Agriscape 2017, an international exhibition dedicated to agricultural investments abroad and organised by the Abu Dhabi Food Security Alliance, ADFSA, in collaboration with the Food Security Centre – Abu Dhabi, FSCAD.

The event is held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs.

Being held on November 14th and 15th at Rosewood Hotel Abu Dhabi, the first-of-its-kind event will provide companies seeking investment opportunities in the farmland sector abroad with a comprehensive overview of current and future global trends in agriculture, while enhancing the role of local players in fostering national food security.

It will convene some 51 exhibitors offering agri-land and other agri-assets from more than 40 countries, and 300 buyers and key decision makers from companies actively involved in food security and international farmland and agro-processing sectors from around the globe. The closed, ‘by invitation only’ event will enable participants to discuss and compare the latest opportunities available in the farmland and agri-food investment domains.

Agriscape 2017 will feature a unique format, grouping an exhibition, workshops, preset one-to-one meetings and networking sessions among agri-land buyers.

FSCAD CEO, Khalifa Al Ali, said, "We are delighted to host the inaugural edition of Agriscape, which demonstrates the growing emphasis that the Abu Dhabi Food Security Alliance places on integrating the efforts of key stakeholders to ensure the sustainability, stability and availability of secure food supplies under all circumstances.

"Agriscape 2017 will mark a major milestone in catalysing strategic collaboration among key players to ensure continued investment in agribusinesses that can in turn help achieve sustainable productivity of farmlands and long-term food security. We are confident that the event will enhance Abu Dhabi’s position as a major facilitator of investment in this important sector."

FSCAD was set up in 2010 to ensure the access of all citizens and residents to healthy, safe and nutritious food, even during periods of crisis.