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Agricultural Research and Innovation: Egyptian and Italian Researchers Together under the EU-KAFI Programme
The initiative aims to translate the latest scientific research findings into practical and transferable technical skills, contributing to the development of more sustainable and resilient agri-food systems capable of addressing the challenges posed by food security and climate change
European Union and Egypt Hand Over Wheat Harvest Machinery Empowering the Farmers in the Nile Delta
The EU-KAFI Programme is funded by the European Union and implemented by the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) in Cairo, with a mission to strengthen Egypt’s food security by increasing sustainable, climate-resilient grain production and reducing post-harvest losses, with small and medium farmers at the heart of every intervention.
EU-KAFI New Study Identifies Optimal Mechanized Wheat Harvesting Solutions to Boost Egypt’s Food Security
In parallel with the study’s outcomes, the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation, with Italian experts from the Council for Agricultural Research and Agricultural Economics Analysis (CREA), is implementing training programmes for technicians and machine operators on optimal use, maintenance, and safety standards.
EU-KAFI Programme Advances Bread and Durum Wheat Breeding in Egypt
By strengthening scientific cooperation, enhancing breeding infrastructure, and advancing both bread and durum wheat research, the mission contributes to increased wheat productivity, improved climate resilience, and stronger long-term food security in Egypt. Similar missions will also be conducted in the Nile Delta to support bread wheat improvement.
AICS Signs a €12 Million Grant Agreement with the Egyptian Holding Company for Silos and Storage (EHCSS)
Under this agreement, EU–KAFI will support the construction of five vertical farm-level silos, each with a capacity of 10,000 tons, in key wheat-producing governorates.
Revitalization Ceremony of Leather Tanning Technology Centre at Robbiki Leather City
The Italian Agency for Development Cooperation - AICS has played a pivotal role in transforming Egypt’s leather sector through a comprehensive programmes and initiatives combining infrastructure development, technical assistance, and capacity building
Unlocking Opportunity: EU-Kafi Programme Advancing Women’s Empowerment and Inclusive Growth in Egypt’s Wheat Sector
The EU-Kafi Programme, funded by the European Union and implemented by AICS Cairo in collaboration with the Agriculture Research Center, is ensuring equitable access to resources, knowledge, technology, and leadership opportunities for women across the wheat value chain.
EBRD and Italy partner to support Egypt’s transition to sustainable agriculture
The EBRD’s Sustainable Agriculture Pilot Programme will support Egyptian agribusinesses in adopting innovative and sustainable technologies that boost efficiency, strengthen environmental practices and promote solutions that preserve biodiversity while building resilience to climate-related disruption.
AICS Cairo and ARC Sign New Agreement to Advance Farmer Training and Wheat Production under the EU-KAFI Programme
The agreement will support the national wheat campaign organized by the Ministry of Agriculture and entrusted by ARC, aiming to raise farmers’ understanding of Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) and promote the adoption of modern agricultural technologies that boost productivity, improve crop yields, and strengthen the wheat value chain
EU-KAFI Programme Concludes First Good Agricultural Practices Training for Agriculture Extensionists
This initiative strengthens Egypt’s agricultural extension system, empowering small and medium-scale farmers to adopt sustainable, climate-smart agricultural practices that enhance wheat productivity and ensure the long-term sustainability of the agricultural sector.