Dr. Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, has launched the ‘Young Farmer Seal’ initiative to redefine the national food security system with young hands and minds.
The initiative was announced at the Emirates Agriculture Conference and Exhibition 2026 in Al Ain, themed “Family and Women Farmers.”
According to the statement, this move emphasizes the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE)’s dedication to empowering young farmers as agri-entrepreneurs and innovation leaders.
In her opening speech, Dr. Al Dahak praised the Emirates Youth Council for Agriculture for its role in developing the ‘Young Farmer Seal.’
She emphasized that the Seal symbolizes a bond of trust between the nation and its innovative youth, building a bridge of confidence between young farmers and consumers while empowering the next generation to lead the future of food security as envisioned by the UAE leadership.
Dr. Al Dahak highlighted that the initiative will boost the competitiveness of Emirati products by enabling direct access to major sales outlets and cooperative societies, creating significant economic opportunities for Emirati farmers.
Young Farmer Seal initiative focuses on four key pillars
Showcasing successful youth-led agricultural models as inspiring examples locally and globally;
Promoting modern technologies and sustainable practices to conserve resources;
Building trust in youth-produced local products;
Providing critical technological support to help young farmers manage their projects professionally and sustainably.
The initiative is open to young Emiratis under 35, including small and medium farm owners, livestock breeders, beekeepers, and agri-food processing entrepreneurs.
Eligible projects must be fully owned and managed by youth, connected to agricultural production or food processing, comply with local regulations, and pass a technical evaluation by experts to ensure quality and sustainability, as per the statement.
