QAFCO signed an MoU with Hassad Food Company, which includes the allocation of Hassad Company to areas within its local farms for scientific research and allowing QAFCO to use its laboratories to analyse soil, water and fertiliser samples, with the aim of monitoring the performance of agricultural inputs and improving the quality of production. The agreement was signed by the Executive Vice-President of Hassad Food Company Eng Ali Hilal Al Kuwari, and by QAFCO Acting Chief Operations Officer Ahmed Ismail Mohamed Rahimi.