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From Water Scarcity to Smart Farming: How Tech is Reshaping Egypt's Food Future

Egypt's agricultural future is increasingly relying on smart farming tools like the Internet of Things (IoT) and big data analytics. These technologies are key to tackling water scarcity and boosting food security in the country.

MA Mahmoud Abdullah Updated 0 min read
From Water Scarcity to Smart Farming: How Tech is Reshaping Egypt's Food Future

Amidst escalating climate change challenges and the pressures of resource scarcity, technological transformation is emerging as a crucial factor in redefining Egypt's agricultural sector. This was the main topic of the sixth session of the Young Researchers Seminar for the academic year 2025/2026, organized by the National Planning Institute under the title "Agriculture and Irrigation in the Face of Climate Change: Innovative Solutions." The session, presented by researcher Basma Nasr, highlighted the structural shifts that climate change imposes on water and agricultural systems. The crisis is no longer just a traditional water gap; it has expanded to include complex challenges affecting agricultural productivity and resource efficiency, especially with increasing water demand and stable supply.

From Water Scarcity to Smart Farming: How Tech is Reshaping Egypt's Food Future

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