• Increase production, efficiency, and income in the Egyptian horticultural export sector.
• Help private sector producers and exporters adopt improved production, post-harvest and marketing practices.
• Identify and capitalize on potential markets and market windows.
• Increase the quality, value and export volume of horticultural crops.
• Encourage related Egyptian businesses to provide the services and materials needed to support quality horticultural exports.

• Identify potential markets and market requirements.
• Provide assistance in the following areas: production, on-farm water management, post-harvest, maintenance of cold chain, product quality assurance and control, waste management, food safety, packaging, inland and export transportation, marketing and training for farm workers, managers and owners.
• Provide assistance in gender–specific training in related agricultural fields.

• Table grapes, melons, strawberries, cut flowers, green beans, mangos, spring onions, cherry and vine tomatoes, artichokes, sweet potatoes and snow peas.

RONCO/ATUT

Agricultural Technology Utilization and Transfer Project

Agricultural Research Center

9 Gamaa St., Giza, Egypt

Phone: (02) 569-3234

Fax: (02) 569-3238