A delegation of Uzbek farmers and entrepreneurs, led by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Uzbekistan, visited DALTEX, one of Egypt's major agricultural firms, during their trip to the Arab Republic of Egypt, according to the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
A distinctive feature of this company is its successful experience in transforming desert territories into arable land. DALTEX has established an integrated production chain that covers land reclamation, cultivation, storage, sorting, packaging, and export of agricultural products.
The company grows potatoes on an area of about 22,700 hectares, cultivating over 32 commercial varieties, and produces more than 300,000 tons of potatoes annually. Additionally, the citrus export volume exceeds 50,000 tons.
During the visit, Uzbek farmers paid close attention to the company's methods for organizing agriculture in water-scarce conditions. Specifically, the delegation studied 'Center Pivot' irrigation technologies for field crops and drip irrigation in horticulture, as well as methods for increasing yield and efficient water use.
The delegation also showed significant interest in the processes of maintaining product quality and preparing it for export. The company operates seven sorting and packaging centers, as well as five cold storage facilities.
Following the visit, the parties discussed the possibility of adapting Egyptian experience for the arid and desert regions of Uzbekistan, implementing water-saving technologies, and developing practical cooperation with DALTEX in the agricultural sector.
