Egypt has achieved notable progress in the development of its agricultural sector, with advances in production, exports and modern farming practices.
This is according to Khaled Gad, spokesperson for the Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, as reported by TV BRICS, a partner of NAN.
He said the sector has undergone comprehensive transformation, benefiting farmers, expanding cultivated areas and strengthening the country’s agricultural capabilities.
Gad noted that digital services have become more widely available to farmers, with more than 5.2 million electronic agricultural holding cards issued to facilitate access to government support.
He added that modern irrigation systems have been introduced across agricultural areas, while national projects have contributed to expanding agricultural production and improving water management.
According to the ministry, Egypt’s agricultural exports has increased from 2.2 million tonnes to nearly 10 million tonnes this year.
Gad stated that the country currently exports more than 420 agricultural products to over 168 countries, while citrus fruits remain among its leading export commodities.
He also said that annual date production has exceeded 2 million tonnes, reflecting continuesHe added that growth in the sector.
The spokesperson highlighted progress in food production, stating that Egypt has achieved self-sufficiency in table eggs, dairy products and fish.
He added that self-sufficiency in poultry has also reached 98 per cent and more than 60 per cent for red meat.
while,wheat production exceeded 10 million tonnes, with procurement reaching around 5 million tonnes, and the number of registered strategic crop varieties has grown to 450.
Gad added that improvements in disease control, the expansion of livestock and poultry production, among other things, have supported the sector’s development.
He also said Egypt ranks first globally in rice productivity per feddan (0.42 hectares), second in wheat productivity and fifth in maize productivity per feddan.
Gad expressed confidence that wheat self-sufficiency could exceed 60 per cent by 2030 as agricultural development continues. (TV BRICS/NAN)