Abo Rugia Agriculture
Agriculture
A 33,501-feddan agriculture project east of Atbara with Nile-adjacent water infrastructure, HDPE lines, tractors, pumps, crop equipment, accommodation, a banana irrigation network, and solar energy.
- 33,501 feddans in one project parcel
- Solar energy and a 320 KVA generator
- Tractors, pumps, water lines, and crop equipment
Agricultural development near Sidon
Agricultural development near Sidon
The Abo Rugia Agricultural Project spans 33,501 feddans in one parcel. It is the first project on the route from Khartoum toward Sidon, with Shababeek bridge passing through the project area.
The site is approximately 130 km east of Atbara and about 2 km from the Atbara River, with integrated accommodation and a banana irrigation network covering approximately 90 feddans.
Location
Sidon area, approximately 130 km east of Atbara
River proximity
Approximately 2 km from the Atbara River
Land
33,501 feddans in one parcel
Banana network
Integrated irrigation network covering approximately 90 feddans
Agricultural Machinery
- Two New Holland tractors rated at 90 HP
- One New Holland tractor rated at 125 HP
- One New Holland tractor rated at 150 HP
- One New Holland tractor rated at 180 HP
Agricultural Implements
- Brazilian three-disc plough
- Onion planter and two booms
- Brazilian seven-tine cultivator and two planters
- Fertilizer spreader and seedling excavator
- Eighteen-disc harrow and three laser units
Water Infrastructure
- River-connected HDPE pipes
- One 12-inch water line
- One 10-inch water line
- HDPE infrastructure connecting approximately 700 feddans
- Two 90 kW pumps and two 55 kW pumps
Energy and Accommodation
- Solar energy supports the operation
- One 320 KVA generator
- Integrated accommodation at the project
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