Al Dahra Agriculture Egypt, a subsidiary of the UAE-based Al Dahra Group, has announced plans to invest $30 million over the next three years to enhance its operations, aligning with Egypt’s goals for food security and agricultural growth, according to CEO Raouf Tawfik.
The planned investment will focus on land reclamation in Toshka, expanding the Al Salehiya sorting and packing station to a capacity of 60 tons per hour, and upgrading its fleet of farming equipment. The company, which currently holds 67,000 acres of agricultural land, is also in talks to acquire an additional 80,000 acres to contribute to Egypt’s objective of reclaiming two million acres over the next five years, Tawfik added.
“Our strategy prioritizes producing strategic crops, boosting exports, and adopting sustainable farming methods to maximize productivity per acre,” said Tawfik. He emphasized ongoing investments in modern machinery, irrigation systems, and expanding cultivated land.
Since its inception in Egypt in 2007, Al Dahra has invested $250 million, establishing key projects such as:
- Al Salehiya: 3,000 acres fully cultivated, supported by a sorting and packing station.
- East Al Owainat: 26,153 acres, including 12,000 cultivated acres, with a potato sizing line and cold storage for 6,500 tons.
- Toshka: 37,400 acres, of which 25,000 are cultivated, along with a 20 MW solar power plant.
The company grows crops such as wheat, sugar beets, corn, animal feed, and citrus fruits. Over the past three years, as Egypt’s largest private wheat producer, Al Dahra has supplied 450,000 tons of wheat to government silos. Its production of corn and sugar beets has exceeded 300,000 tons, saving Egypt $250 million in imports. Additionally, citrus exports to Europe and Southeast Asia have positioned Al Dahra among the country’s top 10 citrus exporters.
Tawfik highlighted Al Dahra’s commitment to sustainable farming, incorporating precision agriculture, satellite monitoring, and efficient irrigation systems to enhance productivity while reducing environmental impact. “Our goal is to increase productivity per acre using innovative methods to achieve more with fewer resources,” he noted.
