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Egypt: Irrigation stopped drainage operations covered with wheat lands

Wheat
Egypt
Published Feb 28, 2023

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The Ministry of Irrigation decided, on Monday evening, to stop the drainage operations that covered the lands planted with the wheat crop, in order to preserve it until it is harvested.

The ministry attributed the decision to the strategic importance of the wheat crop, the state's keenness to preserve this strategic crop, and the directives of Prof. Dr. Hani Sweilem, Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation.

She explained that a circular was issued by Prof. Dr., Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Egyptian General Authority for Drainage Projects No. (1) on 27/2/2023 to stop the implementation of all drainage operations covered with lands cultivated with the wheat crop until the end of the harvest season.

The Ministry of Irrigation confirmed that the decision comes to preserve the crop from damage or loss in the implementation areas.

And it emphasized preserving the rights of all contractors and companies carrying out covered exchange operations.

Original content

The Ministry of Irrigation decided, on Monday evening, to stop the drainage operations that covered the lands planted with the wheat crop, in order to preserve it until it is harvested. The ministry attributed the decision to the strategic importance of the wheat crop, the state's keenness to preserve this strategic crop, and the directives of Prof. Dr. Hani Sweilem, Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation. She explained that a circular was issued by Prof. Dr., Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Egyptian General Authority for Drainage Projects No. (1) on 27/2/2023 to stop the implementation of all drainage operations covered with lands cultivated with the wheat crop until the end of the harvest ...
Source: Almalnews
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