Egypt: ACSAD participates in launching a farm for distinguished sheep breeds

Published 2024년 12월 21일

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A collaboration between the Egyptian Ministry of Agriculture and the Arab Center for the Studies of Arid Zones and Dry Lands (ACSAD) has been established to develop a project focused on animal production, including the creation of a model farm to breed sheep and goats, with an emphasis on reviving the Barqi breeds. The partnership aims to address the challenges of climate change and agricultural production in arid and semi-arid regions by exploring the cultivation of resilient crops such as olives, Barhi and Medjool palms, and smooth cactus, as well as wheat varieties that can withstand salinity and drought. The initiative also includes the creation of an interactive map to optimize agricultural land use and a fertilizer map for each region, highlighting the importance of expertise exchange and the development of climate-resistant crop varieties.
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Alaa Farouk, Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, and Dr. Nasr El-Din El-Obeid, Executive Director of the Arab Center for the Studies of Arid Zones and Dry Lands (ACSAD), agreed to implement a joint project for animal production that includes the establishment of a model farm in Egypt that includes distinct breeds of sheep and goats. The two sides also discussed cooperation to revive the Barqi breeds and expand their use in coordination with the Agricultural Research Center. This came during a meeting that brought the two sides together to discuss ways to enhance joint cooperation between the ministry and the organization. The minister stressed the importance of partnership in joint projects with the Agricultural Research Center and the Desert Center, especially in the fields of agriculture in arid and semi-arid areas, and confronting climate change. The discussions included the possibility of establishing a model farm for the cultivation of highly productive olives, ...

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