Egypt: The Desert Research Center succeeds in growing cassava plants in New Valley to reduce the gap in wheat flour

Published 2024년 5월 30일

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The Ministry of Agriculture in Egypt has successfully executed a two-year research program led by the Desert Research Center to explore the cultivation of cassava, a crop known for its resilience to high heat and low fertilizer needs. This non-traditional crop, highlighted as a potential alternative to strategic crops like wheat, is expected to enhance food security, especially with the challenges of climate change. The program has received support from rural women, who have received training in the production of cassava flour and starch. Additionally, Tiba Company has expressed interest in marketing cassava products locally and internationally, aiming to further boost the crop's acceptance and contribution to food security in Egypt.

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A statement issued by the Ministry of Agriculture revealed that the Desert Research Center implemented a specialized research program to determine the success of cassava cultivation in Egypt under the title: “Sustainable development of the non-traditional cassava crop as an alternative to strategic crops (wheat) using modern technology under the conditions of the New Valley.” The applied results indicated after Two years of work succeeded in cultivating cassava, which has been called the crop of the 21st century due to its high ability to tolerate high heat as well as its low fertilizer requirements, which makes it attractive to farmers and investors. In this context, Dr. Mohamed Ezzat - Vice President of the Desert Research Center for Research Projects and Stations, stated that cassava is considered a non-traditional crop that can play an important role in providing food security in Egypt in light of the current climate changes, and therefore it can be grown on reclaimed and ...

Source: Almalnews