This is obviously a very large topic, but here is one reference I came across. I suspect that journals devoted to alternative and sustainable agriculture may cover the topic (by comparison) as well.

Title: Dryland farming research in Egypt: strategies for developing a more sustainable agriculture.
Author(s): Adel El-Beltagy, Youssef Hamdi, Mohsen El-Gindy, Awad Hussein and Ayman Abou-Hadid.
Source: American Journal of Alternative Agriculture 12.n3 (Summer 1997): p.p124-130.
Abstract:

Egypt's agricultural development strategy include enhanced scientific research and technology, human resource mobility, land development and investment, and optimal use of agricultural resources and livestock. The need for agricultural development in Egypt arises from the limited arable land, population growth and water resource reclamation of available land. Other agricultural issues include water resource quality, on-farm water management practices, modern crop production technology and wheat production.

Source Citation: El-Beltagy, Adel, Youssef Hamdi, Mohsen El-Gindy, Awad Hussein, and Ayman Abou-Hadid. "Dryland farming research in Egypt: strategies for developing a more sustainable agriculture." American Journal of Alternative Agriculture 12.n3 (Summer 1997): 124-130.