Egyptian orange harvest 20% higher

Published Dec 22, 2022

Tridge summary

For the MY 2022/23, FAS Cairo has updated its forecast, predicting a significant increase of nearly 20 percent in Egypt's orange production to 3.6 MMT, up from the previous estimate of 3.0 MMT. This surge is primarily due to favorable weather conditions and temperatures during the flowering season, leading to enhanced fruit set and production. Egypt's orange production is predominantly contributed by commercial farms located on desert land reclaimed over the past three decades, rather than the Nile Valley. These farms employ sustainable practices like integrated pest and disease management for efficient pest control and minimal environmental impact.

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Original content

For MY 2022/23, FAS Cairo forecasts that orange production will increase by almost 20 percent to 3.6 MMT, compared to the previous estimate of 3.0 MMT. The increase in production is attributed to optimal weather conditions and temperatures during the flowering of the trees, which increased fruit set and production. For the past 25 years, citrus growers and commercial companies have focused on producing 'clean' fruit to maintain high volumes in high-quality export markets. Egypt's commercial growers use integrated pest and disease management in their orchards. IPM involves the use of biological control and other management tools to effectively control pests in the most environmentally friendly way possible. Most of Egypt's orange production comes from commercial farms on land reclaimed over the ...

Source: AGF