Category: Agriculture (fisheries and forestry)
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Organic honey to promote Siliana’s natural wealth
Since the dawn of time, bees have been essential for the reproduction of wild and cultivated plants. Although bees are primarily used to produce honey, they enable the natural pollination of many plants and in turn guarantee food production. Thousands of farmers in Tunisia are happy to have them as a secondary source of income […]
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Beekeeping over time, facing challenges
In Sbeïtla, a town listed in the historical and archaeological heritage of the governorate of Kasserine, Adel Bouzidi has chosen to use an agricultural field for another venture: beekeeping. Born from a passion that has been passed down from father to son for three generations, Adel’s beekeeping ambitions led the young entrepreneur to install his […]
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The Healing Power of Bees
“The bee is essential for life. She is work, health, renewal and well-being, she is resilience. She is like the mother who looks after younger generations. That is why it is essential to take care of it and value its product.” These words reflect the passion but also the challenges Faten Oueslati, a young beekeeper […]
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Flophoria – the female-led business promoting Tunisia’s biodiversity
Thbainia, a mountainous region of Ain Draham in northwestern Tunisia, is renowned for its pine and oak forests. It’s a popular area among nature lovers and hikers, but it in recent years land degradation, biodiversity loss and climate change are threatening the sustainability of the forests. Determined to safeguard the region’s unique plant species, 27 year […]
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Empowering women in the date palm value chain in Kebili
Southern Tunisia is predominantly a male-dominated society where women are expected to devote themselves to the household and family. These gender inequalities often restrict the ambitions of women to start and run a business. However, there are a growing number of women entrepreneurs, like Mbarka Jellouli, who are challenging these stereotypes. Mbarka Jellouli’s first challenge […]
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Advancing Tunisia’s Olive oil sector
It’s February 2021. The Corona virus pandemic continues to affect all regions of Tunisia. Oussama Belhadi, manager of Olivna, an award-winning organic olive oil producer located in Kef, faces the situation with calm and poise. “Comforted by the support of the Mashrou3i Project, we are navigating our business as best we can through this third […]
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Promoting Djebba’s traditional products
Inspired by the color of the traditional outfits from Djebba, the “Bouhouli” fig variety is easily distinguished by its deep purple skin. Popular in the 17th century, the fig of Djebba has recently experienced a revival thanks to the collaboration of several farmers in the region. At the head of the cooperative is Faouzi Djebbi. […]
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Promoting the power of Tabarka’s medicinal plants
On the heights of Tabarka, the lands of BIOHEMERA extend as far as the eye can see. Launched by Chaker Slaymi, this plantation is dedicated to the cultivation of medicinal plants and organic vegetables from the region. Biohemera came to light thanks to the determination of its founder, Chaker Slaymi, a multi-talented manager, doctor emeritus […]
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Djo Benna promotes Beja’s diverse fruits
Djebbi is a surname with its roots in the agricultural region of Beja. By launching Djo Benna, a fresh juice production unit in Thibar, Hechem Djebbi is promoting the region’s rich biodiversity and continuing the path of his ancestors. After a vocational training in agribusiness and food processing between 2013 and 2015, and graduating 3rd […]
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Hayfa Khalfaoui launches the first smart farm in Jendouba
After graduating in computer engineer and working several years as a software developer and IT manager, Hayfa Khalfaoui decided to take an unusual turn in her career. While working for a dairy company client she discovered a passion for cattle breeding. The seed of her entrepreneurial project was sown and in 2017, the 28-year-old decided […]