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Irrigation Minister Tackles Water Scarcity
The Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation, Dr. Hani Sweilam, discussed with the Director of the International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA) ways to enhance cooperation in areas such as water conservation, modernizing irrigation systems, and renewable energy. The goal is to increase agricultural and water productivity in Egypt. The meeting also covered the implementation of joint programs between the ministry and the center during 2025-2027, including establishing water desalination models, conducting field schools for farmers in Qena and Kafr El-Sheikh, and applying systems for managing soil salinity, agricultural production, and aquaculture. The two sides also reviewed the "Food Security Enhancement in Egypt" project, in collaboration with Japan, which focuses on climate change adaptation, improving productivity through solar energy, and developing agricultural services, all aimed at supporting the sustainability and effectiveness of the agricultural sector.
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