Wheat

Egypt harvests 3.1 million acres of wheat so far: Agriculture Minister

Fri, 23 May 2025 - 09:56 GMT

Egypt meets around 56% of its domestic wheat demand and aims to increase that to 65% in the coming phase, while maintaining a balanced approach to crop diversification and water resource management.

Kazakhstan ready to meet Egypt’s local needs of wheat, grains: Kazakh Minister of Agriculture

Fri, 07 Feb 2025 - 01:32 GMT

Kazakhstan is one of the largest producers and exporters of wheat in the world, as its grain production reached 26 million metric tons last year.

Egypt plans to cultivate 3.1 million feddans this season: Minister

Sun, 29 Dec 2024 - 01:30 GMT

Egypt plans to cultivate 3.1 million feddans (acre) of wheat this season, with an increase in productivity of up to 25 ardab (150 kilograms) per acre, according to Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation Alaa Farouk on Sunday.

Total value of Egypt's wheat imports increase by $539.3M in 2024

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 - 10:53 GMT

In contrast, June witnessed a decrease in wheat imports to $261 million, a 21.5 percent drop from June 2023's $332 million.

Egyptian wheat imports increase by more than $2Bln during 1st half of 2024

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 - 08:02 GMT

Egyptian wheat imports increased significantly in the first half of this year 2024, compared to the same period last year 2023, according to data from the Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics.

Egypt's Damietta Port receives 66,000 tons of wheat from Russia

Mon, 26 Aug 2024 - 01:51 GMT

This latest development underscores the port's ongoing commitment to facilitating international trade and ensuring the country's food security.

Egypt implements 20% wheat price increase for subsidized bread production

Sun, 04 Aug 2024 - 12:58 GMT

Furthermore, the document specifies that mills have also elevated the prices of flour supplied to local bread bakeries to LE 16,000 per ton, effective from the beginning of August, marking a 35 percent increase from the previous price of LE 11,800 per ton.

Egyptian government to establish firm for manufacturing silos

Tue, 16 Jul 2024 - 12:43 GMT

That is in tandem with setting a plan to connect them with railways and inland ports.

Egypt finances acquisition of local wheat by LE 44B

Mon, 10 Jun 2024 - 03:11 GMT

Maait addressed one of the key priorities outlined in the new budget, which sets aside LE 40.5 billion to support productive activities and enhance export capabilities.

Egypt targets 17% decline of importing wheat during 2024: Supply Minister

Wed, 05 Jun 2024 - 10:09 GMT

In an effort to strengthen its position in the global grain market, the Egyptian Holding Company for Silos and Storage (EHCSS) has initiated discussions with the Russian government regarding the establishment of a grain center in Egypt's East Al-Tafria area in Port Said, Al-Moselhi added.

Safaga Port receives 63K tons of Russian wheat

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 - 10:19 GMT

The Red Sea Ports Authority revealed that the Safaga Port in the Red Sea received a shipment of wheat on board the ship AAI EVOLUTION.

Egypt aims to enhance self-sufficiency in wheat and corn crops by 2025/2026

Sat, 30 Mar 2024 - 02:52 GMT

This goal is outlined in the economic development plan document for the current fiscal year 2023/2024, as presented by the Minister of Planning, Hala Al-Saeed.

Egypt aims to enhance self-sufficiency in wheat and corn crops by 2025/2026

Sat, 30 Mar 2024 - 02:51 GMT

This goal is outlined in the economic development plan document for the current fiscal year 2023/2024, as presented by the Minister of Planning, Hala Al-Saeed.

Wheat trading on mercantile exchange suspended amid price speculations

Sun, 28 Jan 2024 - 05:50 GMT

Minister Moselhi emphasized that Egypt’s strategic reserves of wheat can sufficiently cover Egyptians’ needs for 4 and a half months

Egypt plants 3M wheat feddans since November 2023: Agriculture Minister

Mon, 08 Jan 2024 - 02:44 GMT

During the meeting, El-Quseir also discussed the status of a variety of agricultural crops, stressing that they are available in the markets in appropriate quantities and prices

Egypt raises local wheat procurement price to support Egyptian farmers

Sun, 05 Nov 2023 - 12:44 GMT

Egypt raises the local wheat procurement price from LE 1500 to LE 1600 per wheat ardeb

Surface area to be cultivated with wheat in Egypt in 2023 to be 4M feddans

Tue, 24 Oct 2023 - 12:56 GMT

Abou Saddam pointed out that Egypt currently grows only 50 percent of its consumption of wheat.

Egypt in Talks with UAE bank for wheat purchase loan from Kazakhstan

Thu, 21 Sep 2023 - 01:11 GMT

This move could potentially provide Egypt with a cost-effective alternative to Russian grain imports. Russia has been supplying an increasing share of Egypt's wheat since last year, but they recently refused a purchase deal below the unofficial minimum price for wheat procurement.

Egypt, France FMs agree on necessity to solve Sudanese crisis peacefully

Thu, 14 Sep 2023 - 03:28 GMT

Egypt and France have the same visions in the importance of a ceasefire, sending aid, and launching a national dialogue between all components of the Sudanese people. He called for developing a road map in the future to address the crisis.

Egypt ready to re-export Russian wheat if Moscow establishes Suez Canal logistics hub

Mon, 21 Aug 2023 - 03:57 GMT

Egypt might increase its purchases of Russian wheat and subsequently re-export wheat and other grains to neighboring countries if a logistics distribution center is established in the Suez Canal Economic Zone.

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