Egypt development minister visits Kharga agricultural waste recycling plant

Egypt's Minister of Local Development and Environment Manal Awad and New Valley Governor Hanan Magdi inspected a Kharga plant converting agricultural waste into fuel and fertilizer.

• Awad and Magdi toured the 6.5-feddan facility, which processes 32 tons of agricultural waste daily, at the close of Awad's two-day visit to the governorate.
• The plant produces biochar, wood pellets, organic fertilizers and water-filtration media from palm fronds.
• Awad said agricultural waste recycling maximizes use of local resources and urged expanded training of graduates in recycling techniques.
• Magdi said the governorate aims to expand agricultural waste recycling and open new investment opportunities in green industries.