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The Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation in Egypt has announced the commencement of the citrus export season for the 2024-2025 period, with the first shipments already underway following an agreement with the Citrus Committee and the Egyptian Agricultural Quarantine. Citrus is a crucial crop in Egypt, leading in both area and production volume, with exports this year reaching 2.28 million tons. The fruit is renowned for its long shelf life and high nutritional value, including vitamin C and essential minerals. To boost citrus exports, especially to the European Union, the Egyptian Agricultural Quarantine has reduced the additional testing percentage on citrus fruits from 30% to 20%. The government is also taking steps to expand agricultural areas through projects like the New Delta Project and is working to enhance food safety and laboratory quality by developing reference laboratories and sub-labories, with 40 laboratories obtaining international accreditation.
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The Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, represented by the Agricultural Quarantine, announced the start of the Egyptian citrus export season for the year 2024-2025, today, and the launch of the first shipments came after an agreement between the Citrus Committee of the Export Council for Agricultural Crops and the Egyptian Agricultural Quarantine on the dates. "Egyptian Citrus" Pioneers in Production and Export Citrus tops the list of fruit crops in Egypt in terms of area, production and export volume, as citrus exports this year amounted to 2.28 million tons, and are distinguished by their cultivation in various agricultural lands, with certain types such as oranges, lemons and tangerines excelling in specific areas such as Nubaria and Sharqia. Distinctive nutritional and economic value Citrus is one of the most popular fruits in Egypt, not only for its low prices, but also for its ability to maintain its freshness for long periods, in addition to its high ...
Source: Soutalomma
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