Lecture: Hydroponics in the UAE by Rudi Azzato

Notes : Topics will be covering advantages of hydroponics (higher yield, water savings of up to 90%), together with type of nutrients that are used in growing hydroponics produce. Why The UAE can benefit from using hydroponics and reduce carbon foot print from long distance importation of vegetables. Hydroponics high quality - support by A.D.F.C.A analysis.

About the Speaker :Rudi Azzato is a Hydroponics Horticulturist that successfully installed the greenhouses that service Emirates Hydroponics Farms (E.H.F) and continues to promote high quality produce that can be grown within the UAE whilst utilizing the modern water saving techniques of European technologies and management. Rudi’s career has seen him involved in small businesses across Australia, with a focus on real estate before moving in to the business of hydroponic farming in 2000 the Marketing Director for A&B Hydroponics International Pty Ltd in Australia where he was responsible for increasing the company’s profile and saw his efforts earn the company grants from both New South Wales State and the Federal Government of Australia for various research and development projects. Mr. Azzato was involved in various projects in areas of Australia, Japan, and Fiji Islands before moving to the UAE in 2006 to assist in the commissioning and management of the first 1,000 m2 hydroponics farm in the UAE. To date Azzato has expanded the EHF business to close to 20,000 m2.