Egypt climate center warns farmers of fungal disease risk in October crops

Egypt's climate change chief warned that warm, humid October weather raises the risk of fungal diseases spreading in agricultural crops.

• Dr. Mohamed Ali Fahim, head of the Climate Change Information Center at the Agriculture Ministry, warned that warm, humid conditions favor fungal disease activity in the current period.
• Fahim said anthracnose, leaf spots, and blights pose heightened risks, especially for strawberries, potatoes, and vegetables.
• Fahim urged farmers to continuously monitor their plantings and promptly detect any disease symptoms.
• Fahim advised managing irrigation to curb humidity around plants, avoiding excess water and adjusting amounts to soil and weather conditions.