Egypt has achieved notable progress in the development of its agricultural sector, with advances in production, exports and modern farming practices, according to Khaled Gad, spokesperson for the Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation. He noted the sector has undergone comprehensive transformation, benefiting farmers, expanding cultivated areas and strengthening the country’s agricultural capabilities, reports
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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 have 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 noted that annual date production has exceeded 2 million tonnes, reflecting continued 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, while self-sufficiency in poultry has reached 98 per cent and more than 60 per cent for red meat. 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, including more than 24 wheat varieties and nine Egyptian rice varieties.
Gad added that improvements in disease control, the expansion of livestock and poultry production, the introduction of higher-yielding breeds and the implementation of farm registration systems 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, expressing confidence that wheat self-sufficiency could exceed 60 per cent by 2030 as agricultural development continues.