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Gov’t purchased 1.8 mn tonnes of local wheat for EGP 6 bn
The government has purchased 1.8 mn tonnes of local wheat from local farmers since the wheat harvest season kicked off…
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Egypt’s Valencia oranges in the midst of a “disastrous” market in Europe, grapes expected to fare better
The prospects for Egyptian grapes in the European market are “looking quite a lot better” this year compared to last…
Gov’t increases rice cultivation area by 100k feddans but only using treated wastewater
The Irrigation and Agriculture Ministries have agreed to increase the area allocated for growing rice by 100k feddans this season,…
Bad weather hindered citrus exports to China this year
Citrus exports to China dropped this year due to bad weather conditions, Extra Global Company’s export chief Ahmed El Sayed…
PMI raises Merit cigarette prices to EGP 37 from EGP 34
Philip Morris International (PMI) has raised the price of its cigarette brand Merit to EGP 37 from EGP 34 per…
Private sector role in wheat storage remains limited this season
The private sector’s role in wheat storage will continue to be limited to emergencies only this season, a Supply Ministry…
Egypt is starting to become a serious player on the citrus market, says Jaguar
The share of Egyptian oranges in the EU market is increasing and is starting to find its place, writes Jaguar…
Agriculture Ministry launches nationwide program to grow quinoa
The Agriculture Ministry has launched a nationwide program to grow quinoa, Al Mal reports. The ministry had been working with…
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