Metwali Salem
Egypt denies importing Israeli crops after reports of cancer-causing tomatoes
Egypt
June 14, 2011
Egypt denies importing Israeli crops after reports of cancer-causing tomatoes
The government does not import crops or seeds from Israel, Egypt's Agriculture Minister said on Tuesday, following news reports alleged…
Russia agrees to resume Egyptian potato imports
Egypt
June 14, 2011
Russia agrees to resume Egyptian potato imports
Egypt and Russia have agreed to resume Egyptian potato imports to Russia starting with the next season, according to Egyptian…
Govt declares state of alert to confront E. coli outbreak
Egypt
June 6, 2011
Govt declares state of alert to confront E. coli outbreak
The maximum state of alert has been declared at Egyptian border crossings and airports to ensure the quality and safety…
Govt signs new Toshka contract today
Business
June 6, 2011
Govt signs new Toshka contract today
The Egyptian government on Tuesday will sign a new contract for lands in Toshka, southern Egypt, with Saudi Prince al-Waleed…
100,000 acres offered for agricultural investment in Sinai
Business
June 5, 2011
100,000 acres offered for agricultural investment in Sinai
Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation Ayman Abu Hadid said that in two weeks time the ministry would be offering…
Egypt committed to supporting development in Nile Basin states, says minister
Egypt
June 5, 2011
Egypt committed to supporting development in Nile Basin states, says minister
Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Hussein al-Atfi said on Sunday that Egypt was committed to supporting the development process…
Land withdrawn from officers of former State Security
Business
May 31, 2011
Land withdrawn from officers of former State Security
The Agricultural Development Authority confiscated 3000 acres of land in Ayat from the Kanaria Land Reclamation Company, a company owned…
Govt: New Toshka contract to be signed early June
Business
May 31, 2011
Govt: New Toshka contract to be signed early June
Saudi businessman Prince al-Waleed bin Talal will sign a new contract on 7 June for the agricultural lands in Toshka,…
Govt report predicts rise in local wheat production
Business
May 2, 2011
Govt report predicts rise in local wheat production
Egypt's wheat production could rise by 33 percent during the current season, according to a forthcoming Ministry of Agriculture report.…
Agriculture Ministry calls for stiffer penalties against animal cruelty
Egypt
April 28, 2011
Agriculture Ministry calls for stiffer penalties against animal cruelty
The Agriculture Ministry announced on Thursday that it has prepared an urgent memo to be presented to the interior and…