agriculture
Spain-funded UN project seeks to aid Egyptian farmers
Business
September 26, 2012
Spain-funded UN project seeks to aid Egyptian farmers
The Ministry of Industry and Trade is considering a US$7.5 million agricultural project in Upper Egypt that would be funded…
Cloud technology could help medium-scale farmers boost crop production
Environment
September 24, 2012
Cloud technology could help medium-scale farmers boost crop production
A software company hopes to use cloud technology and precision agriculture to empower farmers to save on water and pesticides.…
Kicked off our land for a golf course: Q&A with a Madinat al-Sadat farmer
Environment
September 17, 2012
Kicked off our land for a golf course: Q&A with a Madinat al-Sadat farmer
Reda Mohamed Nassif, a farmer from Madinat al-Sadat, was a victim of land reclamation and rural violence during the Hosni…
Illegal pesticides threaten agriculture and fragile ecosystem
Environment
September 3, 2012
Illegal pesticides threaten agriculture and fragile ecosystem
The spread of counterfeit pesticides and fertilizers that contain dangerous toxic substances is one of the biggest dangers threatening agriculture…
UN agency calls for global action plan on drought
Environment
August 22, 2012
UN agency calls for global action plan on drought
The worst effects of drought could be avoided if countries had a disaster management plan to confront the problem, the…
State bank to drop small farmers’ debts
Business
August 21, 2012
State bank to drop small farmers’ debts
The state-owned Agricultural Development Bank will drop the debts of some 41,000 farmers as of next week, the bank's director announced Tuesday.…
Fresh veggies at your doorstep, with a digital Offah
Environment
June 12, 2012
Fresh veggies at your doorstep, with a digital Offah
“Offah” is the traditional Egyptian basket made out of palm leaves used to carry food gifts. It is also the…
The revival of Al Salam Canal, supposed to develop Sinai
Environment
May 21, 2012
The revival of Al Salam Canal, supposed to develop Sinai
Al Salam Canal project was planned to be the main artery for development in the Sinai Peninsula, representing Egypt's strategic…
How organic is ‘organic’?
Food
May 17, 2012
How organic is ‘organic’?
When deciding between the types of fruits, vegetables, meat and poultry to buy for your family, you are expected to…
Govt sources anticipate free trade zone with Sudan and UAE
Business
May 10, 2012
Govt sources anticipate free trade zone with Sudan and UAE
Prime Minister Kamal al-Ganzouri will soon announce the establishment of a free trade zone between Egypt, Sudan and the United…