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Egypt’s produces 21% of world’s dates: FAO

CAIRO – 15 August 2020: A report by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) showcases that Egypt's annual production of dates surpasses 1.7 million tons contributing in global production standing at eight million tons by 21 percent. Yet, Egypt's rank in dates export market is not as high because of the weak value chain starting from the...

Egypt’s Agricultural Development Plan: 6 key directives for 2023/24 unveiled

CAIRO - 8 August 2023: Egypt's agricultural sector stands as a pivotal component within the national framework of the economic and social reform program's second phase. This phase particularly emphasizes the "real" economy and the structural reforms essential for its foundations. The need to enhance the agricultural sector becomes even more urgent given the escalating food requirements of the citizens, especially...

Development of Egyptian Grape Exports: Trends and Opportunities

The development of Egyptian agricultural exports stands as a cornerstone within the agricultural sector. Among the significant horticultural export crops, Grapes hold a prominent position in Egypt. With a value of approximately LE 1922 million, Grape exports account for roughly 8.2% of the total agricultural exports from 2014 to 2016. Key findings from this study are as follows: Expansion of Grape...

Egypt’s Ambitious Agricultural Goals for 2024

CAIRO, 22 June 2021 – Egypt is setting its sights on a substantial boost in agricultural production by 30% in 2024, with a parallel aim to elevate the agriculture sector's contribution to the gross domestic product (GDP) to 12%. Minister of Planning and Economic Development, Hala El-Said, unveiled these objectives as part of a strategic plan to expand the agricultural...