“Future of Egypt” agricultural project, located midway between Cairo and the North Coast.
The inauguration of the first phase of the "Future of Egypt" industrial city is part of the state's plan to expand agricultural and industrial development.
The president announced plans to bring 800,000 feddans of land into agricultural production by September.
He highlighted that this initiative requires collaborative efforts from various government ministries and institutions to provide the necessary infrastructure, which is expected to be completed by June, with private sector participation ensuring the land is ready for cultivation.
He emphasized that preparing the land for agriculture requires an investment of between LE 200,000 and 300,000 per feddan, highlighting the significant efforts the state is making to establish essential infrastructure.
Sisi noted that transforming desert land into arable land demands substantial investment, stating that the government and state institutions are actively working on this project.
"I am speaking to the government, investors, and anyone who can help us implement these ideas," he said. "When we want to bring land into agricultural production, we face many challenges—not just funding, but also execution."
Addressing the private sector and investors, he remarked, "The land is ready for you; the state has made significant progress in preparing it. All we need from you is to work towards bringing this land into productive use, now that the necessary infrastructure is in place."
He also pointed out that the average income from a feddan amounts to around LE 50,000, and the anticipated 800,000 feddans could generate around LE 30 billion annually.
"We must seize this opportunity and not delay bringing these lands into production, as agriculture improves soil quality," he added.
Sisi called for the replacement of livestock breeds within five years with more productive ones.
"If in five years, more or less, we have replaced our livestock with breeds that yield more meat and milk, we will be significantly increasing benefits for the people."
He further explained the need for detailed planning during challenging times, referencing a previous discussion about livestock improvement.
He noted that such improvement can significantly multiply meat and milk production.
President Sisi also raised concerns about the lack of a factory for producing powdered milk in Egypt, questioning, "Why has a factory for infant formula not been established yet? We import it instead. Let's address this issue and resolve it."
Wed, May. 21, 2025
