Innovative hydroponic systems and services
Innovation Type:
Water-Food
Product Segment:
Water – Re-use/Efficiency
Country of Incorporation:
Egypt
Country of Implementation:
Egypt
India
Challenges
In Egypt, the agricultural sector is dealing with increasing production costs – energy and water expenses have risen by 200% since 2021 and fertilizer costs have risen by 300% to 500% since 2020. Aside from the financial challenges, Egyptian farmers are also feeling the impact of climate change through lower crop yields, reduced crop quality, and frequent pest outbreaks which necessitate heavy pesticide use. Combined together, the above challenges result in financial instability for farmers.
Solutions
Plug‘n’Grow supports growers in their transition to sustainable climate resilient agricultural practices by providing economic end-to-end hydroponic products and services, thus helping to meet the rising food demand driven by Egypt and the MENA region’s anticipated significant population growth. The innovator’s products and services are designed with the environment in mind, reducing water consumption by up to 90% and fertilizer usage by up to 60%, when compared to traditional soil-based agriculture. Their solutions not only minimize the risk of soil-borne diseases, but also prove to be cost-effective by maintaining comparable production costs while delivering higher quality and yield. The controlled environments created by the hydroponic products are scalable and adaptable, eliminating the need for land expansion and reducing CO2 emissions from agriculture.
