Egypt’s Minister of Planning and Economic Development, Ahmed Rostom, and Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, Alaa Farouk, discussed on Friday mechanisms and implementation frameworks for the economic and social development plan for the 2026/2027 fiscal year in the agricultural sector, to achieve key development objectives, particularly food security and rural development.
The meeting was held at the ministry’s headquarters in El Alamein as part of an expanded coordination session.
Rostom highlighted that the agricultural development sector employs the largest share of Egypt’s workforce and represents a central pillar of the country’s development priorities.
He stressed that the government is pursuing an ambitious strategy to modernise supply chain systems, expand cultivated areas, and promote agricultural industrialisation through the implementation of the “Productive Village” concept, which integrates agricultural activities with industrial production to ensure a safe strategic reserve of crops.
For his part, Farouq said the agricultural sector is moving toward a comprehensive competitive development model focused on maximising available resources and minimising losses.
He noted that the ministry’s strategy includes measures to enhance private sector participation, attract agricultural investment, accelerate digital transformation, and promote green growth practices.
The Agriculture Minister underscored the importance of establishing a clear timeline and measurable performance indicators to monitor progress in achieving these objectives, helping open new export markets, create employment opportunities, support women’s economic empowerment, and improve living standards in Egypt’s rural communities.
