Abu Dhabi’s Sifra Potato is Now Available
Four varieties of potatoes grown sustainably on a farm in Al Ain are available at major shops across the Abu Dhabi Emirate and online, one of the four being recently released.
Since 2014, this farm belonging to a UAE registered company has been home to three varieties but this season a new variety called “sifra”, known for its versatility, has gone on sale, according to The National News.
The 1,212-hectare farm is run by Elite Agro and it expects to produce up to 8,400 tonnes of potatoes this season. The potato-growing area spans 210 hectares.
The company’s representatives recently mentioned that growing locally will save at least 468 tonnes of carbon emissions when compared to how most imported potatoes are grown and transported to the UAE.
By growing four different varieties, the above-mentioned supplier can deliver to the UAE’s market local potatoes for the next nine months.
This season’s potatoes were planted in October 2021 and are being harvested between March and April this year.
