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See - Sada Elbalad
16-05-2025
- Business
- See - Sada Elbalad
Egypt's Agricultural Exports to Russia Witness Significant Increase
Taarek Refaat The Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, represented by the Central Administration of Agricultural Quarantine, participated in the 15th session of the Egyptian-Russian Joint Committee for Trade, Economic, Scientific, and Technical Cooperation, chaired by Hassan El-Khatib, Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade. Mohamed El-Mansi, Head of the Central Administration of Agricultural Quarantine stated that this comes within the framework of the follow-up Sector to facilitate the flow of Egyptian agricultural exports to various countries around the world. El-Mansi indicated that during the meetings, ways to enhance cooperation and facilitate the flow of trade between the two countries were discussed, during meetings attended by representatives of the Russian Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Supervision and the Russian Federal Service for Consumer Protection and Human Welfare. He added that 2024 witnessed a significant increase in exports of some Egyptian agricultural crops to Russia, compared to 2023. Oranges increased by 42.3%, with 297,000 tons exported in 2024 compared to 208,700 tons in 2023. He also explained that mandarin exports to Russia increased by 2.2 times, from 83,800 tons in 2023 to 181,500 tons in 2024. He explained that in 2025, compared to the same period last year, exports of fresh Egyptian table potatoes to Russia increased by 4.6 times, with 59,300 tons exported during the same period in 2024, reaching 274,500 tons this year. Onion exports also increased by 71.9%, from 7,600 tons to 13,000 tons. The head of the Central Administration of Agricultural Quarantine explained that the two sides agreed to facilitate the movement of Egyptian agricultural exports to Russia. The Russian side requested that Egypt become a source of several other agricultural commodities, instead of some other countries, given the competitive advantages of Egyptian products and their proven quality. Representatives of the Egyptian Agricultural Quarantine also participated in side meetings with Russian businessmen, attended by the Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade. The meeting discussed a proposal for the largest Russian supermarket chains to establish sorting and packing stations in Egypt to export products from Egypt to the Russian Federation, in line with the requirements of the supermarket chains, and the implementation of a direct export program throughout the year. read more CBE: Deposits in Local Currency Hit EGP 5.25 Trillion Morocco Plans to Spend $1 Billion to Mitigate Drought Effect Gov't Approves Final Version of State Ownership Policy Document Egypt's Economy Expected to Grow 5% by the end of 2022/23- Minister Qatar Agrees to Supply Germany with LNG for 15 Years Business Oil Prices Descend amid Anticipation of Additional US Strategic Petroleum Reserves Business Suez Canal Records $704 Million, Historically Highest Monthly Revenue Business Egypt's Stock Exchange Earns EGP 4.9 Billion on Tuesday Business Wheat delivery season commences on April 15 News Egypt confirms denial of airspace access to US B-52 bombers Lifestyle Pistachio and Raspberry Cheesecake Domes Recipe News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content Arts & Culture Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's $4.7M LA Home Burglarized Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Sports Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple Business Fear & Greed Index Plummets to Lowest Level Ever Recorded amid Global Trade War
Egypt Today
29-04-2025
- Climate
- Egypt Today
Today sees the beginning of Khamaseen winds in Egypt: Climate center warns
Sand Storm to hit the county - file CAIRO - 29 April 2025: Dr. Mohamed Ali Fahim, head of the Climate Information Center at the Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, stated on Tuesday that, as part of a review of climate forecast model updates at the Climate Change Information Center and forecasts from the Meteorological Authority, the weather fluctuations have been confirmed. Fahim added that starting Tuesday, a western Khamaseen low pressure wind will hit the country, coinciding with an upper rain trough over the western regions of the country (Salloum, Siwa, and Marsa Matrouh). This low pressure will bring high wind speeds and rain concentrated in the far west of the country, extending as the day progresses toward the rest of Marsa Matrouh, bringing moderate rain and high winds. Temperatures on Tuesday will be spring-like and warm. Fahim explained that the Khamaseen low pressure wind will extend inland as of Wednesday morning, with the most severe wind gusts reaching storm-level winds laden with sand and dust. Intermittent wind gusts will exceed 65-80 km/h in scattered areas of the country, with thunderstorms and snow on the north coast (most concentrated in Salloum and western Marsa Matrouh) and moderate winds in the northern Delta. There are also intermittent, strong winds laden with sand and dust, reaching 60-70 km/h in Cairo, Lower Egypt, northern Upper Egypt, and even Sohag in the south. Intermittent, strong winds laden with sand and dust, reaching 70-75 km/h in the Eastern Desert (east of Beni Suef and Minya, Saff, New Cairo, the Administrative Capital, Ismailia Desert Road, Suez Road, Sokhna Road, areas south of Sokhna, Suez, Ismailia, and most areas of Sinai, especially east of the Canal and central and southern Sinai).
CairoScene
22-04-2025
- Business
- CairoScene
Egypt Achieves Sugar Self-Sufficiency at Over 3 Million Tonnes in 2025
The Ministry of Agriculture attributes this milestone to increased sugar beet cultivation and improved crop pricing. Apr 22, 2025 Egypt has achieved full self-sufficiency in sugar production for 2025, with total output exceeding 3 million tonnes, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation. Officials confirmed that beginning in 2026, Egypt will no longer rely on sugar imports to meet domestic demand. This development comes as a result of expanded sugar crop cultivation, particularly sugar beets. The cultivated area for beets rose from 600,000 feddans in 2023 to more than 780,000 feddans in 2025. Farmers were further incentivised by increased purchase prices, with rates reaching EGP 2,500 per tonne for sugar cane and EGP 3,000 per tonne for sugar beets. This year's harvest included approximately 620,000 tonnes of sugar extracted from sugar cane and around 2.5 million tonnes from sugar beets. The production figures represent a significant increase compared to previous years, positioning Egypt as self-reliant in one of its key food staples for the first time in decades. Officials from the Ministry of Agriculture stated that the achievement will help ease pressure on Egypt's foreign currency reserves by eliminating the need for sugar imports. It is also expected to improve food security and stabilise prices in the local market. The ministry attributed the milestone to several government-supported agricultural initiatives, including updated cultivation guidance and incentive programmes aimed at increasing the production of strategic crops such as sugar.
Zawya
15-04-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Egypt inks protocol to finance 40 agricultural projects in South Sinai
Arab Finance: Egypt's Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation Alaa Farouk signed a cooperation protocol with QNB Egypt to finance 40 agricultural projects in South Sinai, marking the first phase of broader development plans for the region, as per a statement. The agreement is part of joint efforts to promote sustainable agricultural development in Sinai. Under the protocol, the Desert Research Center is launching the "Namaa" initiative to support agricultural communities in South Sinai. The initiative will provide microfinance for projects aimed at increasing productivity, improving income, and empowering women in desert areas. It also seeks to strengthen community partnerships by linking banking, research, and agricultural institutions. Farouk said the protocol targets 40 projects in the El Qaa plain development cluster, offering support and training to beneficiaries to adopt sound agricultural practices that boost yields. He noted that the initiative also aims to generate new job opportunities, contribute to food security, and strengthen family and social stability in desert regions. The first phase will focus on overcoming environmental challenges in the El Qaa plain cluster and maximizing land and water resource use. © 2020-2023 Arab Finance For Information Technology. All Rights Reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Egypt Today
27-03-2025
- Climate
- Egypt Today
Thursday marks peak of heat wave; Cairo records highs of 36°C
Heat wave - file CAIRO - 27 March 2025: Dr. Mohamed Ali Fahim, head of the Climate Information Center at the Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, said that today marks the peak of the early summer wave, with temperatures rising across the country without exception. Daytime temperatures will reach 35-36 degrees Celsius. Fahim added that there will be a significant rise in nighttime temperatures, ranging from 15-20 degrees Celsius, and a significant temperature difference between night and day. The rise in temperature will be accompanied by hot, dust-raising southerly and southwesterly winds, ranging from light to moderate. Forecasts indicate that the northwestern coasts will witness a drop in temperatures tomorrow, Friday, due to the influence of moderate air masses, whose impact will extend to the rest of the country next Saturday. Temperatures will drop by about 6 degrees, with highs in Cairo ranging between 26 and 27 degrees Celsius. It is noteworthy that the vernal equinox occurred last Thursday, officially announcing the beginning of spring on March 20th. It lasts for 92 days, 17 hours and 35 minutes, as the sun's rays are perpendicular to the equator, so the amount of solar radiation falling on both hemispheres of the Earth (the northern and southern) is equal, resulting in equal number of day and night hours, each of which is approximately 12 hours.
