Yield gaps and their determinates for wheat production in irrigated drylands for 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 Tesfaye, Kindie Nangia, Vinay |
| author_browse | Attaher, Samar Devkota Wasti, Mina Kumari Devkota, Krishna Govind, Ajit Nangia, Vinay Omar, Mohie Tesfaye, Kindie |
| author_facet | Devkota Wasti, Mina Kumari Omar, Mohie Attaher, Samar Govind, Ajit Devkota, Krishna Tesfaye, Kindie 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).
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 Lands. 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 | CGSpace1595932026-01-23T02:05:29Z Yield gaps and their determinates for wheat production in irrigated drylands for Egypt Devkota Wasti, Mina Kumari Omar, Mohie Attaher, Samar Govind, Ajit Devkota, Krishna Tesfaye, Kindie Nangia, Vinay irrigation wheat egypt wheat yield gaps wheat production 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). 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 Lands. 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. 2024-11-12T18:48:31Z 2024-11-12T18:48:31Z Internal Document https://hdl.handle.net/10568/159593 en Open Access application/pdf Mina Kumari Devkota Wasti, Mohie Omar, Samar Attaher, Ajit Govind, Krishna Devkota, Kindie Tesfaye, Vinay Nangia. (1/11/2024). Yield gaps and their determinates for wheat production in irrigated drylands for Egypt. |
| spellingShingle | irrigation wheat egypt wheat yield gaps wheat production Devkota Wasti, Mina Kumari Omar, Mohie Attaher, Samar Govind, Ajit Devkota, Krishna Tesfaye, Kindie Nangia, Vinay Yield gaps and their determinates for wheat production in irrigated drylands for Egypt |
| title | Yield gaps and their determinates for wheat production in irrigated drylands for Egypt |
| title_full | Yield gaps and their determinates for wheat production in irrigated drylands for Egypt |
| title_fullStr | Yield gaps and their determinates for wheat production in irrigated drylands for Egypt |
| title_full_unstemmed | Yield gaps and their determinates for wheat production in irrigated drylands for Egypt |
| title_short | Yield gaps and their determinates for wheat production in irrigated drylands for Egypt |
| title_sort | yield gaps and their determinates for wheat production in irrigated drylands for egypt |
| topic | irrigation wheat egypt wheat yield gaps wheat production |
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