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GDA El Khlenj

GDA El Khlenj

Tunisia
beekeeping biodiversity preservation reforestation Sustainable agriculture

About the Company

GDA El Khlenj is an agricultural development cooperative located near Sidi Barrak Dam in Béja. It focuses on preserving biodiversity and promoting sustainable agriculture through the cultivation of carob and olive trees, organic honey production under the brand 'Soltani Beez', and soil stabilization projects. The cooperative also supports rural families and contributes to reviving endangered native plants.

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Green Commitment

  • Planted 7,500 native carob and olive trees to combat erosion and climate change
  • Uses compost, nettle extract, and fermented organic inputs instead of pesticides
  • Practices crop rotation and biodiversity conservation
  • Recycles agricultural waste and promotes organic farming methods
  • Works to reduce carbon footprint and promote soil health through eco-friendly practices

Contact Information

Tunisia – El Bahira, Béja (Route Béja–Nefza 9010)
  • Year of establishment: 2020
  • Size: 1 permanent, 15 seasonal workers, 6 volunteers, 74 members
  • Certifications: CCPB Organic Certificate (Produit Biologique – TN-BIO-008)
  • Languages spoken: Arabic, French
  • Interest in partnerships/collaborations: Yes
  • Main markets: Local
  • Short-term goals: Expand white legume cultivation to 50 ha by 2026 and 300 ha by 2027; develop value-added products
  • Long-term vision: Transform the cooperative into a leading regional company
  • Innovation: Integrated agroforestry model combining beekeeping and reforestation
  • Previous collaborations: Yes – with NGOs and universities for scientific research and sustainability projects
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