b"decrease insecticide use andhas often resulted in the crea- climatic and environmentallivelihoods, support healthy lower greenhouse emissions,tion of seed banks. conditions.consumer habits and minimize resulting in economic advan- The initiative has beenSource: The National Newsthe environmental impacts of tages across the globe. launched by the Abu DhabiUAE overseas trade. Authority for Agriculture andAccording to the latest Food Safety (ADAFSA) and isresearch, the UKs agri-food STATUS UAE part of the authoritys 2022 toSTATUS UK industry is responsible for A plan to develop plant varie- 2025 strategic plan to enhanceA novel network of research- almost a quarter of the ties and animal breeds thatfood security. ers is set to help the UKs agri- countrys greenhouse gas are better suited to the UAEsAs well as enhancing foodfood industry move one stepemissions. Given this sig-environmental conditions hassecuritya key aim in a coun- closer to net zero. nificant contribution, it is one been unveiled by Abu Dhabi'stry that is a net importer ofFunded to the tune of 5industry in which greenhouse government. foodofficials also want agri- million, the network will bringgas emissions needs to be The Abu Dhabi Agriculturalculture to make an increasedUK researchers together toaddressed if the country is Genome Programme willcontribution to Abu Dhabiexplore effective ways to sup- to meet its net zero goals by involve scientific research cen- emirates GDP. port the industry to reduce2050. However, although the tres carrying out work to createIn a statement, the Abuits greenhouse gas emissionsindustry contributes to and is the new varieties and breeds. ItDhabi Government Mediaand improve its environmentalaffected by climate change, it will also see the setting up of aOffice said the programmesustainability. It will also helpcan also be part of the solu-database of genetic resourceswould improve agriculturalthe UKs agri-food industrytion. The funding will run for and a store of actual material,production and meet theenhance biodiversity, maintainthree years, starting in July an approach that, elsewhere,challenges of the emirateshealthy ecosystems, nurture2022. SWA HEALTHIER, MOREPRODUCTIVE WORLD ISWHY WE TEST.INNOVATING AGRICULTURAL DIAGNOSTICSA healthy food supply is critical for our world today more than ever. We at Eurofins BioDiagnostics partner with our clients to identify seed-borne and seed-transmitted pathogens. We provide test results you can trust and the context you need to make informed decisions regarding the seed health of your crops.SEPTEMBER 2022SEEDWORLD.COM /73"