Friday, March 16, 2018

Algeria: Geothermal Heat Helps Grow Zucchinis in the Desert

First batch of zucchinis from the Touggourt geothermal complex (horti daily)

The first batch of “Gloria" zucchinis, out of the geothermal complex of Touggourt, destined for export, left the port of Oran yesterday, towards Europe.

According to Mr. Taha Derbal, General Director of the National Office of Irrigation and Drainage (ONID) this is the first vegetable produced by the pilot mega-complex of ONID, using geothermal energy in agricultural production. Located in Touggourt, in the province of Ouargla, this complex was built by ONID, in cooperation with the Spanish company Alcantara.

This complex, the first of its kind in Algeria, uses the heat produced by deep drilling for agricultural production; an optimal yield with highly added value. This technique makes it possible to obtain the ideal conditions for the production of early vegetables.

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