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Egypt Expands Farm Advisory Programmes to Counter Climate Risks
April 26, 2026
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Egypt is stepping up efforts to strengthen agricultural advisory services to help farmers cope with climate change, expanding field outreach, digital tools and pest monitoring programmes, officials said. The Information and Decision Support Center (IDSC) said it had released material outlining government measures to boost the resilience of the farm sector, including comments from a senior agriculture official.
Ahmed Rizk, head of the agricultural services sector at the Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, said extension services were the “first line of defence” against increasingly volatile weather, playing a central role in guiding farmers throughout the growing season. Extension teams maintain regular contact with farmers to relay technical guidance issued by the Agricultural Research Center on crop management, irrigation, fertilisation and pest control, he said.
Sada Elbalad
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