Food for Thought

Where does our food come from? Where is it going? What route does it take from production to our plate? Photographer and filmmaker Kadir van Lohuizen searches for the world behind the food on our plates and brings into focus what often remains outside our field of view.

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Created By	Kadir van Lohuizen
Status	Returning Series
Original Name	Food for Thought
First Air Date	April 8, 2024
Last Air Date	April 29, 2024
Seasons	1
Episodes	4
Episode Runtime	0min
Language	Dutch
Original Language	Dutch
Production Countries	—
Production Companies
Networks	VPRO

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Saudi Arabia and UAE - Cows in the desert

How do the United Arab Emirates and neighboring Saudi Arabia try to become self-sufficient with a shortage of fresh water and a lack of fertile agricultural land? Mega greenhouses, dairies and poultry factories are located in the middle of the desert, where water is scarce. Saudi Arabia not only wants to be self-sufficient, but also to become the largest exporter of agricultural products in the region. Water-saving solutions, such as closed greenhouse systems and innovative irrigation, make it possible to produce more and more food locally. These latest techniques, professionals and knowledge are purchased abroad. Much of this knowledge comes from the Netherlands.

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