What we do
At The Salt Doctors, we develop and implement practical solutions that make farming under saline conditions possible and profitable. Our work connects science and practice — ensuring that solutions are not only innovative but also applicable in the field.
We focus on four main areas of action:
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Salinity assessments & salt-tolerant crops – mapping local soil and water conditions and identifying crops and varieties that perform under saline conditions, supporting both farmers and seed developers in making informed choices.
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Field training & capacity building – providing hands-on training and demonstrations for farmers, extension workers, and local partners to build knowledge and skills that last.
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Scalable solutions – moving from pilots to larger projects, ensuring that climate-smart practices are adopted widely and make a real impact on yields, incomes, and food security.
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Open-field hydroponics – introducing and scaling water-efficient systems that allow (smallholder) farmers to grow vegetables with up to 90% less water use, while achieving higher yields.
Our strength lies in combining applied research with implementation. Together with farmers, governments, NGOs, universities, and the private sector, we co-create solutions that are tailored to local conditions and scalable to regional or national levels.
By turning saline challenges into opportunities, we help (smallholder) farmers secure their livelihoods while contributing to sustainable food production worldwide.
Our Results
Our approach delivers measurable results in the field. In coastal Bangladesh and Egypt, introducing salt-tolerant crops and improved practices has led to income increases of 34–88% and a rise in household food security from 15% to 65%. In Egypt, open-field hydroponics trials showed yield increases of up to 227% while using up to 90% less freshwater compared to soil-based farming. These outcomes demonstrate that saline farming can restore productivity, improve livelihoods, and secure food supplies in salt-affected areas.
