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Egypt’s Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Hani Sewilam highlighted the connection between water management and food security at the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi. He spoke during a high-level roundtable focused on building resilient agricultural systems across the continent. The event brought together officials and experts to discuss practical steps for sustainable development.
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Egypt aims to reach 70 percent wheat self-sufficiency by 2030, with current production approaching 10 million tonnes this season. An EU-backed project is helping to cut harvest losses through mechanisation and training for farmers.
Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman assured that government rice reserves managed by Perum Bulog remain stable at 4.5 million tons despite Middle East tensions. The statement came during a visit to Bulog Panaikang Warehouse in Makassar, South Sulawesi, on April 5, 2026. He emphasized that national food security is secure.
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Deputy Prime Minister Temesgen Tiruneh has approved the implementation roadmap for the final five-year extension phase of the Productive Safety Net Programme. The decision came during a bilateral network meeting. He described the program as crucial for economic and social development.
North Korea urges rice transplanting efforts amid food shortages
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