Egypt

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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...

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.

01/10/2025
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) organized a field visit for Eng. Margaret Sarofim, Deputy Minister of Social Solidarity, as part of the follow-up on the implementation of the project “Improved Socio-Economic Status, Food Security, and Empowerment of Vulnerable Ru...
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...

05/05/2025

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) inv...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

20/10/2024
Cairo, Egypt - The groundbreaking “Farmer Field School for the deaf and mute”, established in ElKharga Oasis by the project on “Sustainable management of Kharga Oasis Agro-ecosystems” funded by the...
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...

13/10/2024
Cairo, Egypt - Dr. AbdulHakim Elwaer, Assistant Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), joined the opening ceremony of the 7th Cairo Water Week. In his speech, Dr. Elwaer...
26/09/2024
Egypt - The Regional Office for the Near East and North Africa (RNE) of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in collaboration with the Ministry of...
14/09/2024
Cairo, Egypt - Last week the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in cooperation with the National Food Safety Agency (NFSA), concluded an eight-month assessment of Egypt’s...