Agriculture experts are warning that rising temperatures could threaten vegetable and fruit harvests as these are sensitive crops.
Mahmoud al-Saidi, a farmer, said the temperatures have affected his tomatoes, peppers and cucumbers.
Khalil Saeed, a farmer, said the government should compensate farmers, adding that the most vulnerable crops are tomatoes, apples and pomegranates.
Alaa Mahmoud, a farmer, said big farming companies complain of high production requirements, increased transportation costs and theft, and should be compensated.
Atef Hussein, a researcher at the Agricultural Research Center, urged farmers to irrigate in the early morning or at sunset.
Edited translation from Al-Masry Al-Youm
