Egypt's Agricultural Reserves Revealed

The article is expected to discuss the stability of food security in Egypt, with an explanation of the size of the strategic stockpile of essential commodities and its importance in facing global challenges that have led to rising prices of some products. Dr. Sayed Khalifa, the head of the farmers' syndicate, pointed out that the wheat stockpile is sufficient for about six months, and edible oils for approximately nine months. Egypt also nearly achieves self-sufficiency in sugar, poultry, fish, and table eggs. He further noted that recent global challenges, including the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, have contributed to a 20% to 40% increase in the prices of some international goods, alongside a rise in citizens' food bills this year. Despite these circumstances, Egypt has succeeded in expanding its agricultural land by more than two million faddans, boosting agricultural exports which reached $11.6 billion, and improving the livestock sector by reducing red meat imports from 70% to between 45% and 54%. Khalifa called for increased support for farmers and the implementation of directives to establish consumer complexes at reduced prices, aiming to enhance the availability of goods and lessen the food burden on citizens.

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