Huawei Agritech Wisdom Cultivates Green Miracle in Mauritania's Desert: A Glimpse of the "Great Green Wall" Demonstration Project

Land degradation and desertification pose enormous challenges to the Sahel region south of the Sahara and other arid areas across Africa. Mauritania, one of the least developed countries in the world recognized by the United Nations, has been severely afflicted by desertification.

Recently, the China-Africa Green Technology Park Demonstration Project of the "Great Green Wall of Africa", led by the Xinjiang Institute of Ecology and Geography under the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and with deep participation from Huawai Agritech Group, is writing a green miracle on the edge of the Sahara Desert in Mauritania! Last year, the park yielded nearly 900 kilograms of fruits and vegetables in the barren desert, benefiting over 6,000 villagers in the surrounding areas and truly realizing the feat of "growing vegetables in the sand".

Drip irrigation, micro-sprinkler irrigation, sprinkler irrigation, soil moisture monitoring and intelligent control systems... In Mauritania, where 80% of the land is covered by desert, Huawai Agritech's integrated smart irrigation systems, combined with photovoltaic water-lifting technology, ensure that every drop of water precisely nourishes the crops. Chinese smart agricultural equipment is building a "green Great Wall" on the edge of Africa's deserts, igniting the hope for people's livelihoods in Africa.

The China-Africa Green Technology Park is equipped with a range of cutting-edge facilities. The photovoltaic water-lifting system (which uses solar power to drive water pumps for drawing water from wells) provides a reliable water source. The smart irrigation system not only enables integrated water and fertilizer application for the fruits and vegetables in the park but also features automatic and intelligent on-off control, facilitating large-scale and efficient cultivation. Beneath the sand, the intelligent soil moisture monitoring system measures soil moisture and temperature at different depths. Data collected by this system can be transmitted to the data center via the Internet, and when combined with real-time data from the synchronous meteorological station, it allows for scientific regulation of field irrigation.

Mr. Mahmoud stated, "China has put forward the concept that 'lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets'. We hope to learn from China's experience in green development. The China-Africa Green Technology Park has already achieved remarkable results, and we are formulating plans to develop it into a model project for the African region, which will be promoted to other parts of Mauritania and even other African countries."

Mr. Hammahoullah, Mauritania's Minister of Agriculture, expressed gratitude for China's long-term support and assistance to Mauritania's agricultural production. He also voiced the hope of drawing on China's experience and technologies in farmland water-saving irrigation, agricultural mechanization and vegetable cultivation to boost the efficient development of Mauritania's agriculture.