Egypt can make $16 billion by exporting 4 million tons of tomatoes

Dr. Mohamed Fathy Salem, Professor of Organic Agriculture at Sadat University in Menoufia, said that Egypt produces about 11 million tons of tomatoes annually. The Professor of Organic Agriculture at Sadat University in Menoufia added in a statement to "Akhbar Al-Youm Gate" that $16 billion can be achieved by exporting 4 million tons, whether fresh or processed, provided that the European Union standards are adhered to, that the products are free of fertilizer and chemical pesticide residues, meaning that Egyptian exports can be increased. The Professor of Organic Agriculture added that Egypt is the fourth country in the world in the quantity of tomato production throughout the year, i.e. during the 12 months, and this gives Egypt a relative advantage in increasing agricultural exports of organic tomatoes in accordance with the European Union's conditions for producing organic vegetables and fruits that are free of fertilizer and chemical pesticide residues according to organic ...