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CairoScene
24-06-2025
- Business
- CairoScene
Egypt's Agricultural Exports Reach 5.2M Tonnes in First Half of 2025
With citrus and potatoes at the forefront, Egypt's agricultural exports reached 5.2 million tonnes in H1 2025, reflecting growing global demand and sustained government support. Jun 24, 2025 Egypt's agricultural exports reached 5.2 million tonnes during the first half of 2025, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, with citrus fruits and potatoes continuing to lead the sector. Citrus exports stood at 1.8 million tonnes, while potatoes followed with 1.2 million tonnes. Fresh onions accounted for approximately 168,000 tonnes, and fresh and dry beans reached a combined total of 136,000 tonnes. Sweet potatoes ranked fifth with 103,000 tonnes exported so far this year. Other key agricultural exports during the same period included grapes, fresh strawberries, fresh garlic, fresh tomatoes, guavas, and pomegranates. Efforts remain underway to position Egypt as a regional hub for premium agricultural products. The country aims to strengthen access to international markets and reinforce trust in Egyptian produce by meeting international. Exporters continue to receive support to improve the global competitiveness of their products.
Daily News Egypt
22-06-2025
- Business
- Daily News Egypt
Citrus and potatoes top Egypt's H1 agricultural exports of 5.2 million tonnes
Egypt's agricultural exports rose to 5.2 million tonnes during the first half of the year, with citrus fruits and potatoes continuing to lead the list of products, the Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation announced. The figures were detailed in a report received by Minister of Agriculture Alaa Farouk from the Central Administration for Agricultural Quarantine, the ministry said in a statement. Citrus fruits led the exports with approximately 1.8 million tonnes, followed by potatoes at 1.2 million tonnes. The ministry said this confirms their growing importance as key export crops due to their recognised quality. Other major exports included 168,000 tonnes of fresh onions, 136,000 tonnes of fresh and dry beans, and 103,000 tonnes of sweet potatoes, which ranked fifth. The list of major exports also included grapes, fresh strawberries, fresh garlic, fresh tomatoes, guavas, and pomegranates. The minister said the state was working to enhance Egypt's position as a leading regional hub for high-quality agricultural exports. He noted Egypt's commitment to applying the highest standards of quality and food safety, which helps open new markets and boosts international confidence in Egyptian products. Farouk added that the ministry continuously provides support to exporters and works to remove obstacles to increase the competitiveness of Egyptian products in global markets, underlining the agricultural sector's pivotal role in the economy and in supporting the state's development plans. The minister attributed the success of the export system to the collaborative efforts of farmers, producers, and exporters who are committed to high-quality output and good agricultural practices. He also praised the continuous monitoring by agricultural engineers and researchers, the efforts of the agriculturalquarantine authorities, the ministry's central reference laboratories, and foreign agricultural relations in opening new markets. He highlighted the constant follow-up on shipments from the farm to the destination market. Farouk called on the relevant ministry departments to continue their development and monitoring efforts and to provide all forms of support to agricultural producers to further grow the export sector and maintain the quality of Egyptian produce.
Egypt Today
08-06-2025
- General
- Egypt Today
Egypt's public gardens, zoos receive 38,446 visitors in Eid Al-Adha
CAIRO – 8 June 2025: ︎ Egypt's public gardens, zoos in 5 governorates and the Aquarium Grotto Garden have received about 38,446 visitors during the first two days of Eid Al Adha (Sacrifice Feast) celebrations, announced the Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation in a statement on Sunday. Dr. Hamed Al -Aqsas, Chairman of the Public Authority for Veterinary Services, said that there are directives from Alaa Farouk, Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, to take care of its parks to receive citizens during the Eid holiday, provide the best entertainment and cultural services to them, and provide comfort and safety. About 3,500 visitors enjoyed their time in Aquarium Grotto Garden in Zamalek, while the Alexandria Zoo received 15,903 visitors, the zoo in Kafr El -Sheikh 9,233 visitors, the Fayoum Zoo, 3,700 visitors, and the Beni Suef Zoo also received 3,400 visitors, and the oriental zoo in Sharqia 2,710 visitors. The Chairman of the General Authority for Veterinary Services stressed the holidays were canceled for veterinarians and workers in these gardens, and a plan was also prepared to confront the crowds on the gates, increase the number of outlets and allocate new outlets to facilitate entry, as well as strengthening the numbers of workers on gates. He added that these gardens open their doors to visitors from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., at a price of 5 EGP for the ticket.
See - Sada Elbalad
07-06-2025
- Business
- See - Sada Elbalad
More than 20,000 Livestock Slaughtered in Public Slaughterhouses during First Two Days of Eid al-Adha
Taarek Refaat The Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation announced that government slaughterhouses across the country's governorates received and slaughtered 20,285 sacrificial animals for citizens for free, including cows, buffalo, goats, sheep, and camels, during the first and second days of Eid al-Adha. Hamed El-Aqnas, head of the General Authority for Veterinary Services said in a statement, Saturday, that government slaughterhouses across the country witnessed a large turnout from citizens during the first two days of Eid. He pointed to the directives of Alaa Farouk, Minister of Agriculture, regarding the necessity of supervision, follow-up, and physical inspection of livestock before slaughter, ensuring their safety, to preserve the public health of citizens. 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 China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt 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 Arts & Culture Zahi Hawass: Claims of Columns Beneath the Pyramid of Khafre Are Lies News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks News Shell Unveils Cost-Cutting, LNG Growth Plan
Egypt Today
07-06-2025
- Egypt Today
Egypt continues inspection tours of sacrificial animal markets during Eid Al-Adha
File- A boy waits for customers at a cattle market in Al Manashi village, ahead of the Muslim festival of sacrifice Eid al-Adha, in Giza, on the outskirts of Cairo, August 8, 2019. REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El Ghany CAIRO – June 7, 2025: Inspection committees assigned by Egypt's Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation continued their field visits on Saturday to markets selling sacrificial animals and meat, as part of ongoing efforts to ensure safety and raise public awareness during Eid Al-Adha celebrations. In a statement, the Ministry said that the inspections aim to verify the health of animals being sold for sacrifice and to educate citizens on selecting appropriate livestock. Alaa Farouk, Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, has been personally monitoring the activities of the committees, which are operated by the Ministry's Animal and Poultry Wealth Development Sector in coordination with the General Authority for Veterinary Services. Minister Farouk stressed the importance of continuous oversight of all animal markets and stalls to guarantee the safety and well-being of sacrificial animals throughout the holiday. He also emphasized the availability of technical guidance to help citizens make informed choices when purchasing animals for sacrifice. The Minister further highlighted the need to reduce random slaughtering in public streets, both to preserve environmental cleanliness and to ensure the safety and quality of the meat. He urged citizens to utilize the nearest government-operated slaughterhouses, which are offering free slaughter services throughout the Eid holiday. These facilities also conduct veterinary checks and visual inspections of livestock before slaughter. On the first day of Eid Al-Adha, a time when hundreds of thousands of Egyptians perform the ritual slaughter of livestock, Cairo Governor Ibrahim Saber issued a warning against slaughtering animals in public streets and leaving behind waste. He confirmed that environmental violation reports would be filed against offenders, with fines reaching up to EGP 10,000 (approximately USD 202) for those who leave animal waste or blood in public areas. The Governor also announced that all government slaughterhouses in Cairo will remain open around the clock during the holiday to accommodate citizens' sacrificial animals free of charge.
