Agriculture Day: New Support Package
Celebrating the 74th Farmers' Day, the Egyptian Ministry of Agriculture announced the harvest and performance indicators of the agricultural sector for 2025-2026, with a focus on supporting farmers and strengthening food security. The ministry has made progress in cultivated areas, exceeding 10.5 million feddans, and increasing the cultivated crop area to 17.5 million feddans, with estimates of producing over 3.7 million feddans of wheat. Efforts have also been directed toward Rationalizing water consumption, developing maps to improve land fertility, activating agricultural contracting systems to sell crops at fair prices before planting, and modernizing the subsidized fertilizer distribution system through a digital platform. Additionally, measures have been taken to monitor the market for pesticides and agricultural supplies to ensure quality. Achievements in scientific research include registering 158 new crop varieties and achieving 100% self-sufficiency in dairy products. The country has exported 9.5 million tons of agricultural products and opened 170 international markets. Efforts have also been made to protect agricultural land and implement developmental projects in border areas. Moreover, initiatives to enhance food safety through advanced testing and achieve areas free from brown rot have been pursued, along with training programs for African countries.
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