Aswan hosts high-level FAO – Canada visit to promote climate-smart agriculture
06/02/2026
Aswan, Egypt - As part of the implementation of the activities of the project “Promoting Climate‑Smart Agriculture and Agrobiodiversity” funded by Global Affairs Canada, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in Egypt organized a high‑level visit to ...
FAO Marks 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence
14/12/2025
Cairo, Egypt - On the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Human Rights Day, FAO Egypt joined the global campaign of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence (25 November - 10 December), reaffirming our commitment to ...
Ministry of Agriculture and FAO Celebrate World Food Day 2025 under the Theme: “Water is Life, Water is Food — Leave No One Behind”
26/10/2025
Cairo, Egypt - The Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) celebrated World Food Day 2025, coinciding with the 80th anniversary of the Organization’s founding. The event highlighted the call for global ...
Egypt Hosts National Training under the Africa Phytosanitary Programme (APP) to Strengthen Plant Health and Trade
20/10/2025
Cairo, Egypt - The International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in partnership with the Central Administration of Plant Quarantine (CAPQ) of the Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, inaugurated...
Building Climate-Resilient Livestock in Egypt
07/10/2025
Livestock is a cornerstone of Egypt’s agriculture, providing essential nutrition and livelihoods for millions of households. The sector contributes 37.5 percent of agricultural production value, supports 1.8 million families, and produces around 6 million tonnes of milk and 0.5 million tonnes of meat each year. Beyond food security, livestock contributes about 11 percent of Egypt’s GDP, making it a vital driver of the economy.
Field visit to Minya Governorate under the project for “Empowerment of vulnerable rural communities”
01/10/2025
Launch of the summer season 2025 for the agricultural land use consolidation
28/05/2025
The activities of the Modernization of Irrigation Techniques to improve the livelihoods of Smallholder farmers in Upper Egypt, funded by the Dutch government, has implemented in cooperation with the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation, and the Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamatio...
Procurement of Seeds (Local Only)
25/04/2025
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) invites you to submit an offer for the Procurement of Different types of Seeds to be delivered to Various Locations in Egypt .
If you are interested in submitting an offer, please make sure to have, at least, a UNGM Basic...
After 92 years of beauty and innovation: The Ministry of Agriculture and FAO plant the seeds for an international Spring Flowers Exhibition
19/04/2025
Cairo, Egypt - The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), together with the Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, launched yesterday morning the 92nd edition of the Egyptian Spring Flowers Exhibition at the Agricultural Museum in Dokki, which wi...
FAO unveils innovative strategies for Red Palm Weevil Management in Egypt
21/03/2025
In a pioneering step, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) unveiled innovative strategies to combat the red palm weevil during a workshop held in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation at the Dakhla Center in New Valley Governorate from March 17 to 21, 2025....
Enhancing Water Productivity in Agriculture: Field Visits to Follow up on the implementation of the Modern Irrigation System
01/02/2025
Qena/Minia, Egypt - As part of the "Enhancing Water Productivity in Agriculture" project, implemented by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in collaboration with the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation, the Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, and...
FAO Conducts Site Visits to Minia University and Solar-Powered Irrigation Modernization Project in Upper Egypt
30/01/2025
Minya, Egypt – As part of the activities under the “Enhancement of Water Productivity in Agriculture” project, a delegation from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) carried out field visits to two key locations in Minya Governorate: the Faculty of Agriculture at M...
FAO Highlights Innovation in Qena Through Visit to Agribusiness Start-up and Coordination with Government Partners
29/01/2025
Qena, Egypt -As part of the ongoing activities under the “Enhancement of Water Productivity in Agriculture” project, a coordination meeting was held in Qena Governorate with representatives from the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation (MWRI) and the Ministry of Agriculture an...
FAO Launches Solar-Powered Irrigation in Qena with Multi-Stakeholder Engagement under Water Productivity Project
28/01/2025
Qena, Egypt – As part of ongoing efforts to promote sustainable and efficient water use in agriculture, a field visit was conducted to Ganabiet Khozam in Qena Governorate to mark the kick-off of implementing a solar-powered irrigation system, under the framework of the “Enhancing Water Pr...
Field School for Deaf and Mute Farmers in Kharga Oasis – acknowledged during the Global Farmer Field Schools Innovation Award Ceremony in Rome
20/10/2024
FAO-Led Project on Enhancing Water Productivity Showcases Significant Progress During the 7th Cairo Water Week
14/10/2024
During the 7th edition of Cairo Water Week (CWW2024), the project "Enhancing Water Productivity in Agriculture", implemented by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and funded by the Government of Japan, showcased its achievements and tangible progress across its t...
FAO at the opening ceremony of the Seventh Cairo Water Week 2024
13/10/2024
225 Egyptian farmers complete a program to combat Red Palm Weevil via 11 Farmers Field School
26/09/2024