Developing a geospatial data platform for agriculture and water resources

The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure announced the development of a geospatial data platform for agriculture and water resources, in cooperation with the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, and the Environment Agency in Abu Dhabi, which contributes to the sustainability of the agricultural sector and the efficient management of water resources, and reflects the Ministry’s commitment to facing climate challenges and achieving a more sustainable future.

In turn, the database will contribute to reducing groundwater consumption in the agricultural sector by 2%, and increasing the use of irrigation with non-traditional water sources from 8 to 13% by 2027, in addition to improving water productivity, by raising the efficiency of agricultural production using available resources, and enhancing the contribution of agriculture. In food security, by improving local production and adopting innovative agricultural strategies. It will also provide an advanced and easy-to-use interface, supported by accurate geospatial maps and vital indicators, allowing farmers and government and local agencies to access accurate and comprehensive data on various agricultural and water aspects, and analyze the data to make informed decisions based on accurate scientific foundations, and improve water demand management through innovative solutions and applications. Sustainable.

The Undersecretary of the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure for Energy and Petroleum Affairs, Eng. Sherif Al Olama, said in a press statement yesterday that the platform represents a new achievement that embodies the Ministry’s commitment to achieving agricultural sustainability and managing water resources efficiently, and within the framework of national efforts that focus on the sustainability of vital sectors and achieving comprehensive development.

He explained that the geospatial database for agriculture and water resources is not just a technical tool, but rather an advanced platform that aims to bring about a qualitative shift in the way natural resources are managed and the accuracy of decision-making, by providing decision-makers with accurate and updated information about crop production, water consumption, and land use. Analyzing water quality and improving the efficiency of using water resources.

For his part, the Assistant Undersecretary for the Food Diversity Sector in the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, Dr. Muhammad Salman Al-Hammadi, stressed that sustainable food and water security is of particular importance among the most important priorities of our wise leadership, in order to build a sustainable future.