The Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation in Egypt, Dr. Hani Sweilem, has received a report outlining the preparation for a sugar cane cultivation project across 20,000 acres in Luxor and Qena governorates. This initiative, orchestrated in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, aims to employ a modern irrigation system and seedling technique to enhance agricultural productivity. The project will see the Ministry of Irrigation overseeing the cultivation of 10,000 acres in Luxor, while the Ministry of Agriculture will manage the 10,000 acres in Qena. The report underscores the significance of this venture in transitioning to advanced irrigation practices, which is a key priority for the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation, and addresses the potential environmental and hydrological implications of the new irrigation systems.