Egypt is targeting the procurement of 5 million tonnes of domestic wheat during the current harvest season as part of a broader strategy to strengthen food security, Supply and Internal Trade Minister Sherif Farouk said on Sunday. The minister stated that strategic reserves of basic commodities, including wheat, rice, sugar, oil, pasta, and meat, are at “very reassuring levels,” with stocks sufficient to meet local consumption for up to six months. Agriculture Minister Alaa El-Din Farouk outlined a plan to maximise the 2026 local wheat supply season to narrow the import gap and secure the state’s strategic needs. Further measures to increase efficiency include increasing the number of collection points in high-density agricultural areas and activating cooperative collection through local agricultural associations. This initiative aims to tighten control, ensure fair distribution, and prevent manipulation through direct field follow-ups, according to the meeting discussions.

Source: Daily News Egypt April 05, 2026 18:16 UTC