Characterization of the wheat production practices in the irrigated Dryland lands of Egypt
In Egypt, wheat (Triticum aestivum) plays a pivotal role in the country’s agricultural and economic landscape. It is the major component of the national diet and an essential contributor to food security. Its cultivation in the country has a rich history dating back to ancient times. The Nile Delt...
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| author | Devkota Wasti, Mina Kumari Omar, Mohie Attaher, Samar Govind, Ajit Devkota, Krishna Nangia, Vinay |
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| description | In Egypt, wheat (Triticum aestivum) plays a pivotal role in the country’s agricultural and economic
landscape. It is the major component of the national diet and an essential contributor to food security.
Its cultivation in the country has a rich history dating back to ancient times. The Nile Delta has always
been an ideal location for wheat
cultivation. Historically, Egypt was
known as the “Breadbasket of the
Roman Empire”, highlighting its
crucial role in sustaining its population
and neighbouring regions. In the
country, compared to all crops, it is
grown in the largest area (1.33 million
ha) and the country produces 9.1
million tons of wheat (average
productivity of 6.81 t ha-1) (Source:
Economic Affairs Sector, Ministry of
Agriculture and Land Reclamation,
2023). Compared to all crops, its
cultivation area is increasing in the
country. However, it is meeting 50%
of the demand from the international
market to fill the gap between
production and consumption (5.86
million t, one of the top 10th largest
importers), where the import value of
wheat and wheat products was 2.49
billion USD in 2021 (FAOSTAT,
2023).
Figure 1. Major wheat growing areas in Egypt
In recent years (2018-2021), Egypt
has shown prominence in reducing
imports, where it imported 9.53
million tons wheat in 2021/2022 while it
decreased by 17.5% (7.86 million tons) in 2022/2023 (Source: Agriculture Economic Research
Institute (AERC). However, to reduce imports sustainably, the country might need to adopt both
approaches, i.e., area expansion in New Land and sustainably closing the yield gap in the Old Land.
Adopting science-led demand-driven and sustainable (economic, environmental, and social) farming
practices, including improved crop varieties and efficient agronomic management practices, is the
key for the sustainable intensification of wheat production in both new and old lands. By
implementing below climate-smart wheat production technology tailored to Egypt›s conditions,
farmers can enhance their yields, contribute to the country›s demand, and support its agricultural
growth. |
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| spelling | CGSpace1595922026-01-23T02:12:17Z Characterization of the wheat production practices in the irrigated Dryland lands of Egypt Devkota Wasti, Mina Kumari Omar, Mohie Attaher, Samar Govind, Ajit Devkota, Krishna Nangia, Vinay wheat egypt characterization wheat In Egypt, wheat (Triticum aestivum) plays a pivotal role in the country’s agricultural and economic landscape. It is the major component of the national diet and an essential contributor to food security. Its cultivation in the country has a rich history dating back to ancient times. The Nile Delta has always been an ideal location for wheat cultivation. Historically, Egypt was known as the “Breadbasket of the Roman Empire”, highlighting its crucial role in sustaining its population and neighbouring regions. In the country, compared to all crops, it is grown in the largest area (1.33 million ha) and the country produces 9.1 million tons of wheat (average productivity of 6.81 t ha-1) (Source: Economic Affairs Sector, Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, 2023). Compared to all crops, its cultivation area is increasing in the country. However, it is meeting 50% of the demand from the international market to fill the gap between production and consumption (5.86 million t, one of the top 10th largest importers), where the import value of wheat and wheat products was 2.49 billion USD in 2021 (FAOSTAT, 2023). Figure 1. Major wheat growing areas in Egypt In recent years (2018-2021), Egypt has shown prominence in reducing imports, where it imported 9.53 million tons wheat in 2021/2022 while it decreased by 17.5% (7.86 million tons) in 2022/2023 (Source: Agriculture Economic Research Institute (AERC). However, to reduce imports sustainably, the country might need to adopt both approaches, i.e., area expansion in New Land and sustainably closing the yield gap in the Old Land. Adopting science-led demand-driven and sustainable (economic, environmental, and social) farming practices, including improved crop varieties and efficient agronomic management practices, is the key for the sustainable intensification of wheat production in both new and old lands. By implementing below climate-smart wheat production technology tailored to Egypt›s conditions, farmers can enhance their yields, contribute to the country›s demand, and support its agricultural growth. 2024-11-12T18:42:01Z 2024-11-12T18:42:01Z Internal Document https://hdl.handle.net/10568/159592 en Open Access application/pdf Mina Kumari Devkota Wasti, Mohie Omar, Samar Attaher, Ajit Govind, Krishna Devkota, Vinay Nangia. (1/11/2024). Characterization of the wheat production practices in the irrigated Dryland lands of Egypt. |
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| title | Characterization of the wheat production practices in the irrigated Dryland lands of Egypt |
| title_full | Characterization of the wheat production practices in the irrigated Dryland lands of Egypt |
| title_fullStr | Characterization of the wheat production practices in the irrigated Dryland lands of Egypt |
| title_full_unstemmed | Characterization of the wheat production practices in the irrigated Dryland lands of Egypt |
| title_short | Characterization of the wheat production practices in the irrigated Dryland lands of Egypt |
| title_sort | characterization of the wheat production practices in the irrigated dryland lands of egypt |
| topic | wheat egypt characterization wheat |
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