WELCOME TO SAHARA EXPO
Sahara is the commercial heart of the Egyptian agricultural sector, the crop production hub of the MENA region. Sahara is a trusted source of new technologies and information for the whole domestic market, from the smallest farmers, to the biggest agribusinesses and government ministries.
Agricultural Machinery & Infrastructure
Agricultural Heavy Machinery & Equipment is an integral part of the farming process and a major investment for farmers in the region.
Animal Production
The Africa Sustainable Livestock 2050 initiative places a focus on supporting the bovine production system in Egypt, which is a growing sector.
Agricultural Materials & Applications
Agriculture Materials and Applications is a significant sector at Sahara offering products from Seeds, Fertilizers, Pesticides to Greenhouses.
Aquaculture
Building on the success of the seminar program initiated in 2018, this year Sahara will focus on the growing Aquaculture sector in greater depth in 2020
PLACING YOUR SAFETY AT THE HEART OF OUR EVENT
Informa AllSecure is our approach to enhanced health & safety standards at our events following COVID-19.
Sahara 2021 will be organized in accordance with Informa’s AllSecure health and safety standards. As the world’s leading events’ organizer, Informa has developed a detailed set of enhanced measures to provide the highest levels of hygiene and safety at its events, providing everyone with reassurance and confidence they are participating in a safe and controlled environment.
About Egypt
- Egypt is the largest country in the region, with a population of nearly 100m, and 14.5% of GDP & 28% of employment coming from agriculture.
- Egypt is the key agricultural producer of the region, with the highest yield in North Africa for cereal, vegetables, fruits and oil crops.
- Investment in the agriculture sector will increase to$12bn, between 2019 & 2022.
- Sector will increase to$12bn, between 2019 & 2022.GDP growth of 5.6% political stability and rising food prices are providing farmers with investment incentives
Agricuture Overview in Egypt
Historically Egypt has always seen itself as a farming nation. The Agriculture Sector provides livelihoods for 55%of the population and directly employs about 30% of the labor force. The sector accounts for about 20% of total exports and foreign exchange earnings. However, Egypt imports about 40% of its food requirements and incurs a total food import bill of $2.5 billion per year.
