Tag: Agriculture
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Rjim Maatoug cooperative promotes inclusive and sustainable growth in Kebili
Located at the gateway to the Tunisian desert and the border of Algeria, Rjim Maatouk is an oasis where the arid climate can sometimes make you doubt the land’s agricultural potential. However, the palm and dates plantations have made it one of the main regions for organic date farming in Tunisia. Olfa Gares, an ambitious […]
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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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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 […]
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Success story: Abdelbaki’s Tunisian sun-dried tomatoes are taking the world by storm
In a rural village in Oued Meliz, in the region of Jendouba, there are tomato fields as far as the eye can see. Around a hundred women have been busy since dawn, delicately removing the tomatoes from their plants and will continue working hard until the sun reaches its zenith. At the factory on the […]