Minia Faculty of Agriculture signed an MOU with NGO, Knowledge Economy Foundation / Bashaier Platform within RDI / Research, Development and Innovation Programme, EU-Egypt Innovation Fund, Ministry of Scientific Research (MSR) for the creation of ICT-based business oriented solutions to address small farmers and micro businesses linkages to market their products and knowledge dissemination in the agrifood sector value chain, focusing on 2 locations selected ( in the Delta, in Nubareya and in Upper Egypt in Minia), to test possible different mind sets of small farmers in north and south Egypt.
The program included a series of technical and marketing awareness programs, and, a “Manual” for technical training/assistance for selected cooperatives / NGOs in Minia and Beheira governorates to implement contract farming and supply contracts for horticultural crops (vegetables, fruits, medicinal and aromatic plants).
