Mr Yazen Al Kodmani

Yazen Al Kodmani is the General Manager of Emirates Bio Farm, the largest organic farm in the UAE, and Emirates Bio Fertilizer Factory, a UAE-based producer of organic and sustainable agricultural inputs. Since 2017, he has developed and overseen a proven hybrid model combining large-scale organic farming, agritourism and retail in the UAE. He has transformed 25 hectares of arid land into a profitable wholesale and direct-to-consumer farm and tourist destination, while advancing locally developed solutions that respond to the challenges of farming in arid environments. He is also the founder of 3Y Agriculture Research and Consultancy, an advisory specializing in sustainable food systems and food policy in arid climate regions.