Regenerative farming initiative in Egypt shows progress
Performance fabric manufacturer Ventile has made further progress in an ongoing joint venture that supports organic and regenerative cotton farming in Egypt.
The programme, on which Ventile is working with a sustainable agriculture agency called the Egyptian Biodynamic Association (EBDA), launched in 2023.
Now the partners have announced the first findings of an initiative to create a chemical-free soil environment at two farms in the Nile Delta region, Salsol Farm and Ramadan Kamel Farm.
Independent lab results show significant changes in the composition of the soil structure at both farms, including improvements in texture, soil stability, and aggregation. In a bid to establish self-sustaining farms using biodynamic principles, the land has been cultivated to improve soil health, as observed through enhancements in soil organic matter, microbial activity, and overall soil fertility.
The primary objective of the project is to support the production of high-quality, ethical and regenerative-grown organic cotton to meet the increasing demand in the textile industry. Early indications show that the long-term productivity and quality of cotton from the farms are expected to increase significantly, with cotton yield increasing by 157 kilos per acre in the first year.
