CAIRO – 5 February 2026: Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation Alaa Farouk announced a record-breaking surge in Egyptian agricultural exports during 2025, with volumes reaching 9.5 million tons. This represents an increase of over 800,000 tons compared to the previous year.

CAIRO – 6 June 2026: Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation Alaa Farouk met with Dr. Osama Faqih, Saudi Arabia’s Deputy Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture, to discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation in agriculture, food security, and environmental sustainability.

CAIRO – 24 May 2026: Egyptian Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, Alaa Farouk, announced a state of maximum readiness across all sectors of the ministry, its affiliated bodies, and the directorates of agriculture and veterinary medicine in various governorates of the republic. This is part of the state’s plan to prepare for Eid El-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) and ensure the provision of the best possible services to citizens during the holiday period.

CAIRO – 23 April 2026: On the occasion of Sinai Liberation Day, Minister of Agriculture Alaa Farouk reviewed a year of progress in agricultural development across the Sinai Peninsula, highlighting Egypt’s broader strategy to position the region as a hub for investment, agriculture, and sustainable communities.

CAIRO – 18 May 2026: Alaa Farouk, Egypt’s Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, departed for the Algerian capital on Monday to participate in the opening of the 24th International Agriculture, Livestock, and Food Industries Exhibition, held at the Palais des Expositions in Pins Maritimes under the theme: “Modernizing Agriculture, Enhancing Food Sovereignty, and Envisioning the Future.”

CAIRO – 19 February 2026: Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, Alaa Farouk, emphasized that food security remains a top priority for Egypt’s national security, particularly in light of ongoing global challenges.