Egypt’s agriculture minister met with the Desert Land Development and Reclamation Chamber to spark private‑sector action on desert farming.
- Minister Alaa Farouk and board members outlined ways to attract investors to horizontal expansion projects across the desert.
- The discussion highlighted key hurdles—financing, water management and regulatory red tape—and proposed joint technical support from the Desert Research Centre.
- Participants agreed to promote modern tech, renewable energy and advanced soil‑water treatments to raise yields and cut costs.
- Both sides pledged ongoing coordination to streamline approvals, open new export markets and boost food‑security goals.
These steps aim to turn Egypt’s arid lands into productive farms while inviting local and foreign capital.