| Introduction |
To evaluate the technical and economic viability of integrating wheat cultivation into aquaculture-agriculture systems in Egypt, identify key challenges, and recommend actionable strategies to enhance productivity, resource efficiency, and long-term food security. |
| Country |
Egypt
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| Start date |
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| Status |
Ongoing |
| Beneficiaries |
Smallholder and commercial farmers, policymakers, agricultural extension officers, academic researchers, agri-economists, consumers, and environmental sustainability advocates.
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| Activities |
- Conducted field surveys with wheat farmers across Kafr El-Sheikh, El-Sharqia, and El-Buhaira Governorates after the 2023 wheat harvest.
- Analyzed farm-level economic performance to measure profitability in integrated systems.
- Applied the Cobb-Douglas production function to assess the technical efficiency of key inputs in wheat farming.
- Identified systemic challenges such as fertilization issues, pest control limitations, and legal or regulatory barriers.
- Developed evidence-based, farmer-centric strategies to overcome constraints and enhance integration outcomes.
- Disseminated findings to stakeholders to promote replication and scaling of sustainable farming systems.
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| Impact |
- Demonstrated strong economic return: Net profit of USD 1,402 per hectare and an ROI of 401% through integrated farming.
- Enabled dual use of land and water resources by coupling aquaculture and winter wheat farming, reducing pressure on irrigation systems.
- Encouraged the adoption of sustainable farming models that increase profitability while lowering environmental footprints.
- Positioned Egypt as a leader in innovative food systems that respond to climate, water, and economic challenges.
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| More on this topic |
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| Tags |
aqua
climate adaptation
Egypt
precision agriculture
science and innovation
smart irrigation
wheat
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