Deputy inquires on yellow corn production plan
Deputy Ahmed Nasser discussed the government's plan to increase local yellow maize production and reduce reliance on imports. Egypt's maize import bill reached approximately $2.26 billion in 2024. He emphasized the importance of boosting domestic production to support the feed industry and lower production costs in the agriculture and livestock sectors, while setting clear targets to reduce imports by 2027 and 2030. He also called for improving per-acre productivity and expanding cultivated areas, taking into account limited water resources, with the goal of achieving food security, reducing import expenses, and strengthening Egypt's economy to withstand global market fluctuations.
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