Sustainable Agriculture and Food Production Delegation

The Danish Agriculture & Food Council (DAFC) and the Royal Danish Consulate General in Dubai invite you to participate in an export delegation to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) focusing on sustainable agriculture and food production. The UAE operates in one of the world’s most challenging agricultural environments, marked by an arid climate, extreme temperatures, scarce rainfall, and limited arable land. As a result, the nation relies on food imports for more than 85–90% of its national consumption. In response, the UAE has embarked on a comprehensive transformation of its agri-food system to build sustainable, resilient, and locally anchored production.

At the heart of this shift is the National Food Security Strategy 2051, which directs government support toward agritech innovation, resource-efficient farming, and domestic food production. This agenda underlines the UAE’s broader ambitions for economic diversification, climate resilience, and environmental stewardship. In March 2025, an MoU on Sustainable Agricultural and Food Systems was signed between the United Arab Emirates and Denmark marking a significant milestone in our bilateral cooperation on food security, sustainability, and innovation. Danish solutions presented by the companies during this delegation can contribute to this work and tap into the commercial opportunities within the scope of the MoU.

Who should join?

Danish companies engaged in the entire value chain for agri-food production:

• Breeding and genetics.
• Feed, feeding solutions and equipment.
• Stable and housing equipment.
• Agri-industrial equipment and solutions.
• Cold storage and quality control solutions.
• R&D and processing solutions including testing equipment.
• Farm waste, wastewater, and farm air treatment solutions.
• Farm management training and consultancy.
• Additional focus areas can be accommodated. Please reach out if you have any.

Your benefits

• Explore potential business opportunities in a tailored B2B seminar session with your targeted customers and potential future partners in the United Arab Emirates.
• Get insights about market trends and demand for resource-efficient solutions within agriculture and food production in the interesting UAE market and how to tap into the the commercial opportunities within the scope of the MoU on Sustainable Agricultural and Food Systems.
• Gain better understanding of prevailing regulations and standards applicable for sustainable solutions in the United Arab Emirates at the meetings with relevant authorities.
• Increase your company’s creditability towards UAE customers and partners by being a part of the delegation led by the Royal Danish Consulate General in Dubai.
• A networking reception with participation of UAE customers and stakeholders.
• Opportunity for each Danish company to invite three guests for the seminar and networking reception.

Programme 2-5 February 2026

Monday, 2 February 2026 in Dubai (Day 1)

• Arrival in the UAE and briefing by the Danish Agriculture & Food Council.
• Informal get-together in the evening by the delegates (at own expense).

Tuesday, 3 February 2026 in Dubai (Day 2)

• Official programme introduction by the Royal Danish Consulate General in Dubai.
• High-level meeting with the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment / the Departments of Agriculture, Animal and Food Safety Development.
• Tailored B2B seminar session between the delegation and UAE companies.
  - Welcome speech by the Royal Danish Consulate General in Dubai, Søren Nørrelund Kannik-Marquardsen, Minister Counsellor for Food, Agriculture and Fisheries.
  - Presentations by the delegates from the Danish companies.
  - Presentations by and introductions to the UAE companies.
• Separate interactions between the delegates and UAE stakeholders.
• Networking reception incl. participation of UAE customers, stakeholders, and potential partners.
  - Welcome remarks by the Royal Danish Consulate General in Dubai.

Wednesday, 4 February 2026 in Dubai/Abu Dhabi (Day 3)

• Company visit 1 to a major player from the UAE agri-food industry incl. pitches from the Danish companies (to be based on the group of companies).
• Company visit 2 to a major player from the UAE agri-food industry incl. pitches from the Danish companies (to be based on the group of companies).
• Site visit to either a farm or another relevant production facility (to be based on the group of companies).

Thursday, 5 February 2026 in Dubai/Abu Dhabi (Day 4)

• Company visit 3 to a major player from the UAE agri-food industry incl. pitches from the Danish companies (to be based on the group of companies).
• Site visit to either a farm or another relevant production facility (to be based on the group of companies).
• Recap and end of programme by the Royal Danish Consulate General in Dubai and the DAFC.
• Opportunity to depart from the UAE late Thursday evening.

Price

The total price for participation in the export delegation to the UAE is 18,300 DKK excl. flight, hotel, and VAT per company for one representative after deduction of 50% subsidy from The Trade Council. The price for an extra representative is 3,000 DKK per person.