Egypt targets 70% wheat self-sufficiency by 2030 as EU-backed project aims to curb crop losses
Egypt aims to boost its wheat self-sufficiency to 70% by 2030 as domestic production nears 10 million tonnes this season, bolstered by an EU-backed mechanisation initiative targeting 400,000 farmers to heavily reduce harvest losses, Agriculture and Land Reclamation Minister Alaa
Egypt to disburse wheat farmers’ financial dues within 48 hours: Agriculture Minister
Alaa Farouk, Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, affirmed the state’s commitment to supporting Egyptian farmers, encouraging agricultural production, ensuring fair returns, and improving income levels. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Farouk said the government has raised the wheat
Egypt targets 5 million tonnes of local wheat as strategic reserves reach six-month level
Egypt is targeting the procurement of 5 million tonnes of domestic wheat during the current harvest season as part of a broader strategy to strengthen food security, Supply and Internal Trade Minister Sherif Farouk said on Sunday. The minister stated
Madbouly reviews Egypt’s wheat procurement strategy
Egypt’s Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly chaired a meeting Monday to review the country’s wheat procurement strategy. The meeting, attended by key ministers and agency heads, focused on ensuring sufficient wheat supplies to meet the needs of Egypt’s growing population. Attendees
EGP 44bn designated for domestic wheat purchases from farmers: Finance Minister – Dailynewsegypt
Finance Minister Mohamed Maait has announced the allocation of approximately EGP 44bn for the procurement of domestically grown wheat from farmers thus far. This funding aligns with the government’s pledge to bolster farmers, lighten their financial load, and thereby invigorate