A delegation of Uzbek farmers and entrepreneurs, led by the country's Chamber of Commerce and Industry, visited the Egyptian company Belco as part of their trip to the Arab Republic of Egypt. This was reported by the press service of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Uzbekistan.
The delegation members familiarized themselves with the processes of fruit and vegetable production, including cultivation, sorting, packaging, and preparing products for export.
Belco company was founded in the 1960s. Currently, it possesses over 3,000 acres of agricultural land and three packaging complexes. Annually, the company exports about 15,000 tons of fruits and vegetables to countries in Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East.
During the visit, representatives from Uzbekistan studied the modern agricultural technologies used by the company, irrigation and fertilization systems, quality control methods, and harvesting practices.
Special attention was paid to the rational use of water resources and the cultivation of products intended for export. The delegation also examined the procedures for preparing agricultural products in accordance with international standards.
After the visit, participants discussed with Belco specialists the potential of applying Egyptian experience in Uzbekistan, implementing modern technologies, and further developing cooperation in the field of agricultural exports.
