We design and implement coastal agriculture systems that are productive and protect the coastline. Combining salt-tolerant crop programs, living shorelines and regenerative soil methods, our approach helps communities grow food while restoring natural function. Work with us to pilot climate-resilient plots, set up nurseries for halophytic species, or design value chains that transform coastal abundance into sustainable income.
To create productive coastal farming systems that restore soils, protect shorelines and generate resilient livelihoods. We believe regenerative practices and local market linkages can make coastal communities more food-secure and climate-adaptive. Our work integrates ecological design with practical, locally-maintainable technologies.
Site diagnostics, salinity mapping, raised bed design, living shoreline installation, nursery propagation for halophytes, post-harvest support and market development. Projects are community-led and include long-term capacity building so benefits persist beyond the initial intervention.
Smallholder cooperatives, municipal partners, conservation groups and value-chain buyers. We structure pilots, scale plans and financing pathways to suit local contexts—ensuring projects are financially realistic and ecologically robust.
Coastal agriculture requires careful balancing of productive and restorative objectives. Our method begins with detailed site analysis: tidal patterns, soil electrical conductivity, groundwater depth, sediment stability and local species knowledge. Diagnostics inform a zoned approach where the seaward edge receives tolerant pioneer species and structural plantings to dissipate wave energy. Behind this belt, raised production beds with engineered, low-salinity substrates support higher-value crops. This zoning keeps production safe while regenerating adjacent marine habitats. Over multiple seasons we monitor salinity trends, soil organic matter and crop performance, adapting planting and irrigation strategies so long-term fertility increases while chemical inputs are minimized.
Training programs teach nursery propagation of halophytes and management of living shorelines. By involving local youth and women’s groups in nurseries, we help seed social enterprise and employment. Our post-harvest work focuses on simple preservation and packaging technologies to extend shelf life and reach more remunerative markets. The integrated approach—design, nursery, training, markets—creates resilience at farm and community scales.
We map salt gradients and design graded planting schemes that match species tolerance. This strategy expands usable land by positioning lower-salinity crops behind saline buffers while pioneer halophytes stabilize edges. The result is increased usable area, more predictable yields and reduced crop failure risk.
Combining rainwater capture, low-pressure drip, managed infiltration and small-scale solar desalination, we reduce dependence on destructive extraction and create water security for critical crops. Systems are designed for local maintenance and low energy demand.
We rebuild soils with compost, green manures and biochar that improve moisture retention and microbial life. Soil interventions lower salt stress and support root growth, enabling farmers to reintroduce higher-value crops over time.
Natural buffers—mangroves, reed belts and native shrubs—stabilize sediments, provide fish nursery habitat and attenuate wave energy. These features both protect land-based production and deliver biodiversity and carbon benefits.
We help translate production into profit by advising on post-harvest processing, packaging and buyer linkages. By co-designing processing steps and quality control, producers can access specialty markets and reduce post-harvest loss.
Projects are co-created with local stakeholders. We run training cohorts that build local technical teams, establish seed libraries and set up maintenance protocols so benefits persist and scale organically.
Hydrological modelling, tidal risk assessment and soil salinity profiling inform site plans that balance productivity and restoration. We deliver phased budgets and implementation roadmaps.
Raised beds, living shoreline planting, rainwater capture, and small-scale desalination systems are installed with local crews using low-impact equipment and reusable materials.
We establish community nurseries for halophytes and value-crop seedlings, training teams in propagation, seed saving and nursery economics to supply multiple projects sustainably.
Hands-on workshops and training-of-trainers curricula build local technical capacity across production, nursery management and living shoreline maintenance.
Low-cost monitoring networks and seasonal review cycles let teams adapt practices to changing conditions and continuously improve outcomes.
Packaging, preservation and buyer introductions help producers capture more value. We design small-scale processing steps that increase shelf life and open fresh and specialty markets.
For project enquiries, pilots or research partnerships, request a consultation. We prepare tailored proposals that include diagnostics, phased budgets and training plans. Pilot timelines typically range from three to twelve months depending on scale, resources and objectives.
Email: coastalfarms@icloud.com
Address: Ahmed Orabi Agricultural Compound Line 3 North Nr. 1035, Gamaiet Ahmed Orabi, Obour, Cairo Governorate 6363143, Egypt