Egypt agriculture ministry reports pesticide seizures, winter-season preparations

Egypt's Agriculture Ministry detailed September activities, reporting the seizure of 12,167 non-compliant pesticide containers and intensified preparations for the winter cultivation season.

• Agriculture Minister Alaa Farouk received a report from Agricultural Services Sector head Ahmed Rezk covering September activities.
• Inspections of 1,185 pesticide outlets led to the seizure of 12,167 non-compliant containers, 19 violation reports and 660 aluminum phosphide tablets.
• Pest-control campaigns treated 298,473 feddans against rodents following summer harvests, alongside palm and orchard pest treatments.
• The ministry intensified winter-season preparations, prioritizing wheat and holding 101 extension seminars across 18 governorates.