Israel UAE | Business Guide | 2021

M eet Guy Mindel, Agrigo’s CEO, with years of hands- on experience in modern agriculture, who is ready to share his expert opinion on how Israeli technologies can enhance UAE agriculture potential. Guy, please, tell us about AgriGo and what is the key priority for your projects? AgriGo is a private company, built on generations of agricultural and engineering experience - for over 20 years. Today we develop and launch sustainable agricultural projects in all fields of agriculture, fromvertical poultry, dairy integrations to smart greenhouses and aquaculture. We work hand in hand with our local partnersandclientsworldwide to tailor the concept that precisely fits their vision, business goals and local reality: climate, legislation, site specification, available resources, and even local mentality. Then we undertake full responsibility for seamless integration of every stage of the project development - fromfeasibility study,business plan development, engineeringandfinancing solutions to earthworks, construction, equipment supply and installation - up to the actual project launch. Yet our work doesn’t stop here. Agrigo AgriGo Group: Global EPC-contractor shares its know-howwith UAE agriculture supports each project with executive management solutions to optimize production. Clients can count on us 24 / 7 , fromhands-on supervision at the local site to ongoing remote 24 / 7 farm management by the expert team in Israel for early detection andproactive prevention of any issues before they happen. Yet, here our goal is to train local personnel to be able to take over and continue the successful operation in the long run. I’m proud when I look at the bigger picture of our work. As Gandhi said “Be the change youwant to see in the world” - our partners and clients not only achieve financial profits but also contribute in the long-term- improved quality of life, food security, planet- friendly solutions. Can you give any specific example of AgriGo’s engineering innovations for the UAE? Aswesay, AgriGospeaks the language of agriculture to give livestock, fish and plants what they can’t ask for. Thus our focus is to ensure the well- being and comfort of livestock and crops in the extreme UAE desert climate at optimized expenses, and maximize farming results, product quality and yield. To name just a few, we developed decision-support systems, based on real-time monitoring and control, smart artificial Intelligence recognition and big data analysis to let the farmers answer critical growing questions with confidence and create optimal conditions for livestock or crop growth, reduce feed andwater consumption, minimize the human factor and avoid financial loss because of inaccurate assumptions, and ultimately increase output and profitability. Our own unique integrated solution for ventilation directs the air exactly where the livestock is - to keep them healthy, prevent diseases and ensure the best FCR and productivity, while keeping the energy costs down. Our technology for Recirculation Aquaculture Systems allows for raising marine fish, such as salmon, in saltywater on land to ensure higher growth performance, weight gain, and survival rate at lower FCR and costs. In the field of greenhouses and gardening, AgriGo partnered with SupPlant group, the acknowledged expert in thefieldof data-driven smart agriculture, to establish year-round production of high-value vegetables. AgriGo clearly sees potential of enhancing business opportunities in the UAE with our technology and management expertise and are looking forward tomutually beneficial cooperation. Contact: AgriGo Group + 972 77 210 - 5006 ● + 972 77 210 - 5007 shavit@agrigo.co.il ● www.agrigo.co.il AgriGoGroup (Israel) is a global EPC contractor and integrator for hi-tech agricultural turnkey solutions in livestock, greenhouses and aquaculture, with a focus on food security: affordable high-quality nutritious protein products, fruits and vegetables | Darina Privalko Israel-UAE > Business Guide > 2021 52 > Agriculture > AgriGo Group