Farming for profit in the Egyptian desert
Spurred by the need to create more arable land and produce more food, Egypt's growing population is expanding into the desert. An IFAD-supported project is helping the new settlers reclaim the land and fulfil its productive potential. And by linking farmers to buyers through contract farming, a healthy local economy is beginning to emerge.
Organization: International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)
Year: 2013
Country/ies: Egypt
Geographical coverage: Near East and North Africa
Type: Fact sheet
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Content language: English