Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi urged farmers to consider planting crops that could yield higher profits compared to wheat during a ceremony celebrating the local wheat harvest season. He emphasized the importance of cultivating more profitable and exportable crops to benefit the country economically.
Egypt is among the largest wheat importers globally, importing around 10 million tons of wheat annually. The government imports about half of this amount to provide subsidized bread for millions of Egyptians. However, El-Sisi’s remarks highlight the need for Egypt to explore alternative crops that could generate higher revenues and reduce the country’s dependency on wheat imports.
By diversifying agricultural production and focusing on high-value crops, Egypt could potentially boost its economy and agricultural sector. The president urged farmers to consider planting crops with higher value than wheat, which could benefit the country economically in the long run.
