Artisans of Copper Wares in Tunisia Under Existential Threat from Cheap Chinese Imports
Northern Africa

Artisans of Copper Wares in Tunisia Under Existential Threat from Cheap...

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Egypt’s Reconstruction Plan of Gaza Practical: Top Diplomat
Northern Africa

Egypt’s Reconstruction Plan of Gaza Practical: Top Diplomat

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Rooftop Revolution: Transforming a Struggling Egyptian Village Through Rooftop Agriculture (Northern Africa) (3 Minutes Read) Nagaa Aoun, once a struggling village in Egypt's Beheira Governorate north of Cairo, has experienced a remarkable transformation. Thanks to innovative rooftop farming, the community has achieved self-sufficiency in vegetables and a stable income. Ragab Rabie, a 45-year-old former fisherman, spearheaded this initiative after being inspired by a video of a Chinese farmer cultivating crops on his rooftop. Recognising the potential to improve his and his neighbours’ financial situations, Rabie began exploring ways to adapt this idea locally. Previously, the village, bordered by small salt lakes and barren land, faced economic difficulties, with many men working as day labourers in nearby towns in construction, auto repair, and agriculture. After researching hydroponic farming, Rabie persuaded several residents to join a pilot project. The initial hurdle was that many homes were constructed from straw and reeds, which were not suitable for rooftop farming. However, with assistance from banks and financial institutions, many villagers built new homes with concrete roofs ideal for hydroponic systems. Today, the villagers are reaping the rewards of rooftop farming. Rabie noted that each hydroponic unit, measuring 105 cm wide and 3 meters long, can produce 405 seedlings, equivalent to the yield of 175 square meters of traditional farmland. These units can be harvested four times a year and use less than a quarter of the water needed for conventional farming, as the hydroponic system operates in a closed-loop, minimising water waste. The project has drastically cut unemployment in the village by 95 percent and improved living standards, with residents enjoying better housing, clothing, and food. He believes that innovative solutions like rooftop farming are essential for the future of agriculture in Egypt, where only 3-4 percent of land is arable. Rabie and the residents of Nagaa Aoun aim to promote rooftop farming in neighbouring villages to enhance food security and economic stability in rural Egypt. Read Also; http://trendsnafrica.com/egypts-agro-sun-to-export-to-us-market-for-first-time/ Rabie follow advancements in Chinese rooftop farming technology and hopes to collaborate with Chinese companies to boost local production and income, noting that there is much to learn from China's expertise in this field. Additionally, the initiative has extended to Alexandria University, where villagers have established hydroponic units to supply seedlings and aromatic plants for agricultural research.
Northern Africa

Rooftop Revolution: Transforming a Struggling Egyptian Village Through Rooftop Agriculture

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Botswana and China reinforced their bilateral relationship with the signing of an Economic and Technical Cooperation Agreement. The agreement was signed by Botswana's Vice President and Minister of Finance, Ndaba Nkosinathi Gaolathe, and Chinese Ambassador to Botswana, His Excellency Fan Yong.
Southern Africa

Botswana and China Forge New Economic Partnership

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President of Botswana Briefs Citizens on New Diamond Deal, Chema Chema Loans, and Hemp Policy
Southern Africa

President of Botswana Briefs Citizens on New Diamond Deal, Chema Chema...

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Oryx Gas Tanzania, Partners Commit to Rural Gas Distribution
East Africa

Oryx Gas Tanzania, Partners Commit to Rural Gas Distribution

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Ride-hailing company Bolt to Cover Discounts Offered to Passengers
East Africa

Ride-hailing company Bolt to Cover Discounts Offered to Passengers

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Four African Startups Crowned at Sankalp Africa Summit
East Africa

Four African Startups Crowned at Sankalp Africa Summit

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Dr Paul Kimani, a distinguished Kenyan lawyer, has been appointed as the Co-Chair for Africa on the Board of the Institute of Transnational Arbitration (ITA), a globally renowned institution dedicated to advancing arbitration as a preferred mechanism for resolving international business disputes
East Africa

Kenyan Lawyer Appointed to Top Arbitration Body ITA

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Dana Gas to Drill 11 Wells Over Next 2 Years in Egypt
Northern Africa

Dana Gas to Drill 11 Wells Over Next 2 Years in...

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