- An organic farm is hardly what one would expect to see inside the Dubai Central Jail. And one that was conceived and maintained by jail inmates seems inconceivable.
- A fish tank is linked to another tank to collect the fish waste which is then fed to the plants.
- Many inmates participate in activities such as craft workshops and sports inside the central jail.
An organic farm is hardly what one would expect to see inside the Dubai Central Jail. And one that was conceived and maintained by jail inmates seems inconceivable.
The inmate behind the idea said he couldn’t believe it had been developed into a thriving project inside the jail.
“This is a new revolution in self-farming technology. We used a fish tank linked to another tank to collect the fish waste which is then fed to the plants. The plants in turn clean up the water which is the recycled back to the fish. This technology is the solution for climate change and rising food prices. It allows us to farm affordable organic products,” the inmate said.
The project depends on the ‘perfect circle of life’ to produce organic fertiliser. The farm does not need to change the water as it is purified automatically with filters.
On hearing his innovative idea, Dubai Police provided the inmate with proper tools and supplies to start the organic farm a year back. They even helped train other inmates in organic farming techniques.
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“We provide anything they need to implement their projects and support any new idea. Any inmate can send a request for what he requires and what he is willing to do and we consider it seriously and implement it based on our resources,” Brigadier Al Shamali said.
Many inmates participate in activities such as craft workshops and sports inside the central jail.
Meanwhile, the inmate behind the organic farm thanked Dubai Police for their support in building the farm inside the jail.
