Empowering Rural Communities in Egypt Through Post-Harvest Innovations

As part of the Government of Japan-funded project “Reversing Egypt’s Diminishing Food Security,” ICARDA conducted field visits to Qena and Minya on November 30 and December 1, 2025, to follow up on the installation of small post-harvest processing units.

This mission marks a significant step forward in strengthening local food systems, supporting rural livelihoods, and expanding opportunities for women in agricultural value chains.

During this visit, particular attention was given to the newly installed small post-harvest machinery - vegetable slicers, dryers, grinders, sesame oil extractors, and packaging machines - which were successfully delivered, installed, and tested ahead of the mission.