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Beni Suef Farms

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Beni Suef is a central agricultural hub in Upper Egypt, located on the west bank of the Nile, about 120 kilometers south of Cairo. The province is famous for its fertile soils, formed by millennia of Nile silt deposits, and is now intensively used for cultivating grains, cotton, and medicinal herbs. Particularly significant is the production of aromatic plants and spices, which are exported worldwide. Geographically, Beni Suef forms the gateway to the Nile Valley and benefits from a sophisticated irrigation system that dates back to antiquity and is now supplemented by modern canals. Agriculture forms the backbone of the local economy and employs a large part of the population, with traditional farming methods increasingly being replaced by modern agricultural technologies. In addition to crop production, livestock farming plays an important role in regional supply. Historically, the region was a granary of Egypt as far back as the Pharaohs, underscored by nearby monuments such as the Meidum Pyramid. Today, Beni Suef is on the verge of industrial processing for agricultural products to strengthen the local value chain.

Location: Egypt
Nearby: Beni Suef (12 km)

Best time to visit & climate

The most pleasant time to visit is Mar, Apr, Nov.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Avg °C	12	14	18	22	27	30	31	31	28	24	19	14
Rain mm	3	3	3	2	0	0	0	0	0	2	6	5

📋 Practical info

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What is this place?

The Beni Suef Farms along the Nile in Egypt are a significant agricultural zone. They supply the region with fresh vegetables, grains, and fruit, exemplifying traditional irrigation farming.

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Visiting

The farms are private agricultural holdings, usually not open to the public. From the roads and dykes along the Nile, however, you can clearly see the fields and irrigation channels.

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Where to view it

The best view of the agricultural area is from the Nile bridge at Beni Suef. A walk along the dyke path also provides wide views over the green fields stretching to the desert edge.

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Local products

The farms produce seasonal vegetables like tomatoes, cucumbers, and eggplants, as well as wheat and maize. On the local markets in Beni Suef, these products are sold fresh, often straight from the grower.

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Active season

The main harvest season for vegetables is spring and autumn, while grain is harvested in summer. The fields are cultivated year-round, with irrigation activity varying by season.

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Nearby

Combine a visit with the city of Beni Suef itself, which has a museum and traditional bazaars. The pyramids of Meydum, about 30 kilometres north, are also worth a detour.