In affirmation of the community engagement and leading role of the Faculty of Agriculture, Tanta University, in supporting sustainable development efforts, the faculty is participating in providing scientific and technical supervision and evaluation for a rooftop farming project in Farsis Village, Zefta District, Gharbia Governorate.

   The project is part of the activities of the presidential initiative “Hayah Karima” (Decent Life) and falls within the “Green Road for a Safer World” project, implemented by the Coptic Evangelical Organization for Social Services (CEOSS) in Cairo. It is funded by the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ), in partnership with the Farsis Charitable Association for Community Development.

   As part of regular field follow-up, Prof. Amged El-Gammal, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture for Postgraduate Studies and Research, has been selected as a rooftop farming consultant to monitor the project’s progress and ensure that it is implemented in accordance with the highest technical quality standards and approved performance indicators.

   Prof. El-Gammal has conducted two inspection visits: the first to follow up on the receipt of the soilless farming systems, and the second to monitor the actual planting operations on several rooftops and verify compliance with the specified technical requirements and specifications.

   These field visits are scheduled to continue during the coming period to monitor the various stages of implementation until the final handover stage.

   This participation reflects the Faculty of Agriculture’s commitment at Tanta University to transferring modern scientific expertise and applications to the local community and to strengthening productive partnerships with national and international development institutions. It also contributes to utilizing available spaces, promoting the culture of sustainable agriculture, and improving the quality of life in rural Egypt.

10/18/2026