Ras Al Khaimah: Uterra Middle East Agro Industries recently celebrated the opening of its state-of-the-art organic soil fertiliser production facility in Al Ghail Industrial Zone, Ras Al Khaimah. This significant milestone marks the beginning of operations for the region's first facility dedicated to sustainable agricultural products, following a strategic investment of US$20 million.
According to Emirates News Agency, the opening ceremony saw Uterra Founder Dr. Anatoli Unitsky and RAKEZ Group CEO Ramy Jallad, among other distinguished guests. The event showcased the facility's advanced capabilities in producing high-efficiency micro-biological organic fertilisers and highlighted its innovative agricultural research and development activities.
At the new 33,000 m2 facility, Uterra is employing advanced organic production processes and utilising cutting-edge technology for indoor and outdoor farming, including vertical farming techniques to enhance the production of fruits, vegetables, and berries. This ensures the year-round availability of fresh produce. Additionally, the site focuses on manufacturing high-quality fertilisers that are free from harmful chemicals and GMOs, alongside developing unique cultivation methods for plants and medicinal fungi, aimed at maximising yield and sustainability.
World Engineer Dr. Unitsky commented on the importance of restoring the earth's degraded soil, noting that the uTerra product allows agricultural enterprises to cultivate eco-friendly products. He mentioned that the production of uTerra organic fertiliser and crumbly biohumus began in Belarus in 2023, with an industrial output exceeding 1,000 tons per year. The uTerra fertility elixir is known to increase yields, accelerate crop growth, and enrich the soil with beneficial microorganisms.
RAKEZ Group CEO Ramy Jallad expressed inspiration by uTerra's achievements, highlighting the facility as a model of sustainability and bio-agriculture. Jallad emphasized the role of the facility in advancing the UAE's agricultural ecosystem and sustainability goals, reinforcing Ras Al Khaimah's position as a hub for sustainable innovation. RAKEZ and the Government of Ras Al Khaimah are committed to supporting uTerra's continued success and growth.