As this was an agricultural trip, the farm visits offered a fascinating glimpse into Egypt’s agricultural ingenuity, highlighting how these farms blend traditional practices with modern techniques to overcome challenges and maximize yields.

Makar Farms

Makar Farms has been a family-run business since the 1880s, growing crops on 10 hectares of fertile land near the Nile mud area.

Notably, Makar Farms introduced endive to Egypt, a crop that typically thrives in cooler northern European climates. The farm employs a mix of traditional and hydroponic methods and uniquely uses tobacco plants in its greenhouses for pest control.

The diverse produce includes vegetables, berries, and edible flowers.

Dina Farms, one of Egypt’s largest private dairy farms, operates on 10,000 acres with 12,000 head of cattle of which 7000 are milking cattle. It also grows potatoes, wheat, corn silage, and sugar beets.

By using advanced irrigation and natural fertilizers, Dina Farms has transformed arid desert soil into productive arable land, even growing medicinal parsley.

Dina Farms

Belco Farms

Our last visit was to Belco Farms, a major exporter, cultivating over 3,000 acres. Known for their innovative flavored grapes like cotton candy and strawberry, they produce 35% of the world’s table grapes, which are exported globally to Europe, Asia and the Middle East. They grow an extensive range of fruits and vegetables, from berries to Chinese cabbage.

These three farms illustrate the ingenuity and adaptability of Egypt’s agricultural sector, demonstrating that even in challenging climates, innovation can lead to thriving, sustainable operations.

This visit to Egypt was more than iconic attractions and museums, it was an immersion into the local culture to learn how they live and work.

It certainly inspired me to put Egypt on our tour planning radar. So much so that I look forward to going back. I hope you will join me!

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