Meeting regarding rooftop farming at the university, Tuesday, May 14, 2024

Prof. Dr. Mohamed Abdel Azim - Vice President of the University for Community Service and Environmental Development Affairs met today, Tuesday, May 14, 2024, with the following gentlemen:

Prof. Dr. Muhammad Shata - Dean of the College of Agriculture, Prof. Dr. Metwally Abu Saree - Vice Dean of the College of Agriculture for Community Service Affairs, Prof. Dr. Walid Al-Saadi - Professor of Ornaments and Crops at the College of Agriculture, Prof. Dr. Mahmoud Makram - Professor at the College of Agriculture and Supervisor General over the university gardens and arboretum.

This is to discuss and study the revival of the system of the possibility of rooftop cultivation inside and outside the university and to talk about the possibility of soilless agriculture in its various forms to produce fresh vegetables with the aim of achieving self-sufficiency for the family or to create a small project that generates profit for those who carry out this work, including housewives and young people with special needs, with the aim of raising the standard. Financial resources for low-income families. This is in addition to the possibility of growing various types of medicinal and aromatic plants, as well as ornamental plants, whether indoor or outdoor decoration or cut flowers. This may be used for the purpose of commercial production, or it may be used for the purpose of decorating and beautifying the roof of the building and turning the roof into a fruitful garden that all residents of the building can enjoy.