Egypt’s Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation is partnering with the Federation of Egyptian Industries (FEI) to expand agro-processing capabilities in rural communities. The initiative aims to transform underutilized assets into manufacturing hubs to improve economic stability for farmers.
- Minister Alaa Farouk and FEI chairperson Mohamed El Sewedy met to discuss integrating public and private resources to support rural development.
- The ministry plans to convert local infrastructure into manufacturing-based entities to increase the added value of agricultural products.
- The FEI committed to providing technical expertise to operate industrial complexes and offering training for rural residents in export-standard packaging.
- The government pledged to provide incentives for investors to reduce crop losses and improve market access for smallholders.