North Africa is a region with immense potential in sustainable agriculture, driven by its strategic location and growing demand for innovative food production methods. Egypt and Morocco stand out as key players in this region, with vibrant agricultural sectors and ambitious plans to enhance food security and water management. These nations are actively working to modernize their agricultural practices, making North Africa an exciting focus region for collaboration with the Netherlands.
As North Africa’s largest agricultural producer, Egypt is critical to the region’s food supply and economy. The country boasts a diverse range of crops, from fruits and vegetables to grains and dates, grown in the fertile Nile Delta and beyond. However, challenges such as water scarcity and outdated technologies require innovative solutions.
Dutch Greenhouse Delta is spearheading efforts to support Egypt in transforming its agriculture sector through sustainable practices, water-smart technologies, and knowledge sharing. Together with Dutch partners, we aim to contribute to Egypt’s food security and agricultural resilience.
The Partners for International Business (PIB) program for Egypt, “Climate and Water Smart Protected Cultivation,” is a multi-year public-private partnership consisting of Dutch companies, educational institutes and government. The goal is to promote sustainable and efficient water use in horticulture while strengthening local food security and safety. As the program develops, Egyptian-Dutch collaboration for mid-tech and high-tech cultivation will play a vital role in modernizing Egypt’s agriculture sector, paving the way for a future of food security and innovation.
Morocco is a rising star in North Africa’s agricultural landscape, known for its diverse production of fruits, vegetables, and high-value crops like olives and citrus. With a growing focus on sustainability and efficient resource management, the country is investing in modernizing its agriculture sector.
Later in 2025, a new Partners for International Business (PIB) program will be launched in Morocco, aiming to strengthen Moroccan-Dutch collaboration in horticulture. This program will focus on sustainable cultivation methods, knowledge exchange, and innovative water management to address the country’s challenges and unlock its full potential in protected cultivation.
Mission programme in Malaysia and Thailand focused on sustainable horticultural development and long-term collaboration across Southeast Asia Recently, Dutch Greenhouse Delta participated in a horticultural
Mission activities included MoU signing and further development of the PIB programme on climate and water-smart protected cultivation Recently, Dutch Greenhouse Delta participated in the
Building partnerships that drive horticulture forward and enable the transition forced by climate change, labour shortages, and water scarcity This year, the Netherlands was prominently
Locations: Al Ain, UAE & Saudi Arabia
Crop: Tomatoes
Type: SuprimAir
Surface: 10.000 m²
Location: Dubai
Crop: Lettuce and Kale
Type: ModulAIR, Turn-key
Surface: 20.000 m²
Location: Riyadh
Crop: Different vegetables and fruits
Type: Research on agricultural activities and crop management, control of environmental conditions, fertilization and irrigation methods and integrated pest management
Location: Dubai
Crop: Leafy greens
Type: Indoor Farm
Surface: 330.000 m²
Location: Riyadh
Crop: Tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers
Type: High-tech hydroponics
Location: Amal Oilfield
Type: The special greenhouses generate steam using solar energy; that steam is then used in oil production
Surface: 200.000 m²
Location: NEOM
Type: Two separate horticultural test facilities as part of the NEOM development
Surface: 110.000 m²
Location: Hoarat A’ali
Crop: Tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, leafy greens
Type: Aquaponic farm
Locations in entire GCC-region
Crop: Vegetables
Location: Al Khor
Crop: Vegetables, fruits, leafy greens
Type: Aquaponic, hydroponic and indoor farms
Location: Al Wafrah
Type: Indoor Farm
Crop: 550kg of fresh salads and culinary herbs daily
