Egypt's agricultural sector sees 'unprecedented quantum leap' in line with state vision

Egypt's agricultural sector is experiencing a significant and "unprecedented transformation," driven by the state's strategic vision to expand production and bolster exports, according to Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly. During an inspection tour of agricultural and livestock projects in Giza and Beheira governorates, Madbouly emphasized that this growth is crucial for meeting domestic market demands and strengthening the nation's food security.

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Egypt’s agricultural sector is undergoing an unprecedented transformation in line with the state’s vision and strategy to expand agricultural and livestock production, with the aim of meeting domestic market needs and boosting Egyptian exports in this vital sector, which is considered a key pillar of the country’s sustainable and comprehensive development efforts.

The government, under President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, has placed food security and rural development at the forefront of its priorities. This focus aims to convert long-standing sector challenges into development opportunities. Madbouly stated that intensive efforts are underway to develop the livestock sector, ensuring citizens' access to meat and dairy products, narrowing the gap between production and consumption, stabilizing the market, and decreasing import dependency.

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the government placed food security and rural development at the forefront of its strategic priorities, helping transform long-standing challenges in the sector into promising development opportunities.

Prime Minister Madbouly also stressed the government's commitment to encouraging private sector investment in agriculture and livestock. Field visits to private projects are part of this effort, designed to address investor concerns and highlight the private sector's vital role in driving development and economic growth. This reflects the state's belief in collaborative efforts for progress.

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The government is continuing its field visits to private-sector agricultural and livestock projects as part of efforts to encourage greater private investment in these areas and address any challenges facing investors, reflecting the state’s firm belief in the private sector’s vital role in driving development, attracting investment, and supporting economic growth.

Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation Alaa Farouk added that a comprehensive strategy is being implemented to maximize the productivity of livestock farms and production stations. This involves upgrading existing facilities and establishing modern centers that utilize the latest scientific methods in breeding, production, and genetic improvement. The goal is to build a sustainable national production base that supports stable prices for red meat and dairy products, further enhancing food security and economic stability in Egypt.

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the government adopted a comprehensive strategy to maximize the productivity of livestock farms and production stations by upgrading existing facilities and establishing modern centers equipped with the latest scientific methods in breeding, production and genetic improvement, with the goal of building a sustainable national production base that supports stable prices for red meat and dairy products.