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Emirati Inventor Patents Water-Saving Agroponic System
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Mohamed Al Nuaimi has been granted a US patent for an AI-monitored agroponic system that combines aquaculture and hydroponics and recycles water, waste and nutrients. The Sharjah pilot has run for five years on a 1,000-square-metre site, using 10–20% of the water of traditional farming while delivering about tenfold leafy-green yields; the inventor says it can enable year-round production in arid regions.
Key Points
- 1Secures US patent for agroponic system combining aquaculture and hydroponics with AI sensors and recycling loops
- 2Reduces water use to 10–20% of conventional farming and sustains year-round predictable yields
- 3Enables high-density production, about tenfold leafy-green yields, and potential profitability at scale
Scoring Rationale
Patented, operational pilot shows substantial water and yield gains; limited scale and regional testing constrain broader adoption.
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