The partnership will put greater focus on the future of Emirati farming, agricultural innovation and food security
Growtech Middle East, formerly known as Agra Middle East, will take place at Dubai World Trade Centre from 26–28 October 2026, with the UAE’s National Agriculture Centre (NAC) joining as its Strategic Government Partner.
The partnership will put greater focus on the future of Emirati farming, agricultural innovation and food security, with a shared commitment to supporting UAE farmers, raising farming standards and encouraging the adoption of sustainable agricultural practices and technologies.
Together, NAC and Growtech Middle East will connect farmers and the wider agricultural community with government, industry expertise and global solutions that can help drive the sector forward.
Improving market access
At the event, NAC will also highlight its work to improve market access for Emirati produce and promote raising national standards through initiatives like UAE Good Agricultural Practices (UAE GAP.), which raises production quality and efficiency, and enhances the sustainability of farming operations, and the Integrated Farmer Centres project.
Implemented by NAC in collaboration with government and private sector partners, the project provides farmers with an integrated system of services, including crop receiving and logistics, streamlining post-harvest operations, improving marketing efficiency, strengthening market access for agricultural produce and reducing production losses.
Positioned under the theme ‘Powering the Future of Agriculture Growth and Food Security in the Middle East’, Growtech Middle East will showcase innovations across seeds & seedlings, plant nutrition and fertilisers, plant protection, greenhouse technologies, irrigation systems, agriculture machinery, poultry, animal health, livestock and aquaculture.
Dynamic ecosystem
“We are cultivating a dynamic ecosystem that enables them to access the knowledge, technologies and partnerships they need to grow sustainably and strengthen intelligent local food production, which drives the whole sector forward,” affirmed Sultan Salem Al Shamsi, Director General, National Agriculture Centre.
The 2026 edition marks the next chapter in Growtech’s 25-year legacy. An internationally recognised brand headquartered in Antalya, Türkiye, Growtech now has a growing global footprint spanning Dubai, Lagos, Nigeria and Rimini, Italy.
Alignment
“This alignment will help ensure Growtech Middle East delivers conversations and connections that are relevant to the market today, while supporting the sector’s ambitions for the years ahead,” commented Alan Kelly, Commercial & Strategy Director, InD Group.
“Growtech is designed to be more than an exhibition’ it is a platform where technology, knowledge, investment and industry expertise come together to address the challenges shaping the future of food production,”
Growtech Middle East is scheduled from 26–28 October 2026 at Dubai World Trade Centre.
