RAI TECH, Moataz Yousry

Resource Efficiency & Sustainable Waste Management

RAI TECH is an Egyptian manufacturer of electrical testing equipment and smart solutions systems. Its smart irrigation system is a novelty in the field of agriculture, as it uses advanced technologies such as sensors, data analytics, and automation to optimize irrigation practices. The software and most of the components used are designed and manufactured inhouse. RAI TECH smart irrigation system helps farmers adopt sustainable practices by reducing water and energy consumption; thus, protecting the environment and improving a long-term viability of agriculture. This innovative technology saves up to 40% of water and fuel used in irrigation. It is also designed to monitor the salinity and alkalinity of the soil for early intervention, hence preventing plant mortality.
This automated system is designed for water conservation, energy efficiency, improved crop yield and quality produce, saving energy, time and money, flexibility of remotely monitoring and controlling one’s business, and sustainability. It will reflect in mitigating water scarcity in addition to the remarkable economic growth in the Egyptian agricultural scene.

Social Impacts:

• Increase in farmers’ incomes due to yield increase.
• Money savings and increased profitability due to water and power savings.
• Better health conditions due to reduction in power and carbon emissions.

Environmental Impacts:

• Water conservation: RAI TECH smart irrigation system helps farmers conserve water by delivering the right amount of water at the right time, based on real-time weather and soil moisture data. This can help farmers reduce their water bills and reduce their consumption of local water resources. This has become a must to be able to combat water security in Egypt.
• Energy efficiency: The smart irrigation system helps farmers save energy by automating irrigation tasks. This will reduce energy cost and lower greenhouse gas emissions.
• Improved crop yield: By providing plants with the right amount of water, the smart irrigation system can help improve crop yield and quality. This can result in higher profits for farmers and better quality produce for consumers.
• Environmental sustainability: the smart irrigation system provides farmers with sustainable practices by reducing water and energy usage. This will help protect the environment and improve the long-term viability of agriculture.