Decrease water emission in Egyptian vegetable production
Wednesday, January 14, 2015 - 09:30
in Earth & Climate
Egypt is an important exporter of vegetables to Europe (like the well-known beans) and the Middle East. For the intensive cultivation of tomatoes and sweet peppers plastic greenhouses are used. Problems with soil diseases, water use and emission of nutrients are increasing. The collaborating Egyptian and Dutch governments are stimulating Egyptian companies to organise research into biological control (Koppert) and the more efficient use of water and nutrients (Hortimax).