Challenges

In Egypt, economic disruptions and the natural gas crisis have affected the traditional fertilizing systems used in the agriculture sector, inducing chemical fertilizer price instability as well as a scarcity of nitrogen used in fertilizing lands. Additionally, women in Egyptian agricultural communities are facing barriers. They are actively involved in agricultural activities with their husbands but they face low income and are unable to commute long distances.

Solutions

Biomasr, a leading developer of small biogas systems in Egypt, offers an alternative energy source through their specialization in creating biogas units for small and medium livestock breeders.

In August 2023, the innovator launched the Rafik app, a pioneering platform designed to connect biogas unit owners, organic fertilizer producers, farm owners, and women biogas unit operators. This platform facilitates the production of high-quality, handmade organic products for export, by integrating organic fertilizer produced from biogas units into the agricultural process. This fertilizer, which is produced by women within the vicinity of their homes, also leads to an increase in incomes. 

Biomasr’s expansion plans are centered on valorizing compost through dehydration, developing new biogas facilities, and expanding the Rafik network to enhance access for smallholders, enabling them to replace chemical fertilizers with organic, water-saving compost.