Impact Cluster: Sustainable Operational Protected Horticulture (SOPH) Center

About this project

Agriculture plays a vital role in Egypt's economy, with the Nile River being the primary source of fresh water for farming. The quality of Nile water is however deteriorating, and climate change poses additional challenges, making efficient water management and climate-smart agriculture essential for maintaining stable crop yields. Protected horticulture provides a solution to these challenges by enabling more efficient water use and improving crop resilience against climatic variations. The "Sustainable Operational Protected Horticulture (SOPH) Center: Training, Demonstration, and Research Facility" addresses these challenges through a comprehensive set of activities: 1. Training: The center provides capacity-building programs to enhance the skills and knowledge of farmers, extension officers, university teachers, and students. This involves practical training, knowledge dissemination, and the creation of a HortiTech network to facilitate regular networking events, forums, and online platforms for knowledge exchange. 2. Demonstration: The SOPH center's 2000m² greenhouse facility serves as a demonstration unit showcasing Dutch technologies. By providing tangible evidence of these technologies' benefits, the project promotes the adoption of advanced horticultural practices and opens the market for innovative solutions. 3. Research: The center conducts research to enhance understanding of greenhouse technologies and soilless cultivation in semi-desert climates. This involves a…

Published by

Netherlands Enterprise Agency · Government

Countries

Egypt

Sectors

Agricultural developmentAgricultural land resourcesAgricultural water resourcesFood crop production

Focus

Trade development · Main focusClimate adaptation · Also contributes

Funded by

Netherlands Enterprise Agency

Implemented by

Koppert B.V., Rijk Zwaan Egypte, Meteor Systems B.V., Ridder Holding Harderwijk B.V., Jiffy Products International B.V., Cherry Land, Stichting Dutch Greenhouse Delta, UG for Agricultural Investment & Training, Delphy B.V., Ludvig Svensson B.V.

Accountable

Netherlands Enterprise Agency

Published by Netherlands Enterprise Agency to the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI), last updated 5 Mar 2026 and imported automatically. IATI identifier: NL-KVK-27378529-CIC24EGS15.

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