Tycoon Salah Diab proposes solution to Egypt’s water crisis: “We will cultivate 100 million feddans”
The agricultural sector and national water strategy In an effort to mitigate Egypt’s chronic water deficit and maximize agricultural output, prominent figures and state ministries are prioritizing a shift away from traditional flood irrigation: Modernization drive: Transitioning to high-efficiency drip systems cuts farm water consumption by up to 90% while significantly boosting crop yields and lowering fertilizer/fuel costs.
Businessman Salah Diab Prominent Egyptian business tycoon and founder of Al-Masry Al-Youm, Salah Diab, has urged a sweeping transition from traditional flood irrigation to modern drip systems to combat Egypt’s escalating water crisis, citing tenfold consumption cuts in agricultural trials.
Speaking during an interview on Al Arabiya’s “First Class” show hosted by Fatima Al-Daawi, Diab argued that traditional flood irrigation consumes up to 10 times more water than modern techniques while yielding far lower efficiency.
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