By Hendia al-Ashepy and Shefa’a QudahWith heatwaves destroying crops in Libya and Jordan, farmers and refugees are finding hope in a popular new farming technique. Like Libya, Jordan is one of 15 countries in the Middle East that are among the world’s 25 most water-stressed spots. Only 2 per cent of Libyan land gets enough rain to support traditional agriculture, making hydroponic farming an ideal alternative. Seraj BisheyaGiven its reduced need for water, hydroponic farming needs no arable lands, explains Abdallah Tawfic, Cairo-based co-founder of Urban Greens Egypt. Educating himself via YouTube videos, he then launched Senara in 2020, a company that trains refugees on hydroponic farming.

Source: The North Africa Journal September 02, 2023 17:02 UTC