Ahmed Kamel – Egypt Daily News
Egypt has recorded a significant breakthrough in wheat production in 2025, ranking second worldwide in terms of average yield per feddan, according to official data released by the Ministry of Agriculture. The achievement underscores the impact of recent agricultural reforms aimed at strengthening food security and reducing dependence on imports of strategic crops.
The ministry reported that the national average wheat yield reached 19.56 ardebs per feddan during the 2025 season. Productivity was even higher in targeted agricultural models, with yields rising to around 30 ardebs per feddan in model farms, while demonstration and agricultural extension fields achieved an average of 24 ardebs. Officials attributed these gains to the expanded use of modern farming techniques, improved irrigation management, and the adoption of high-yield, climate-resilient wheat varieties.
Currently, approximately 20 wheat varieties are cultivated across Egypt, carefully distributed according to geographic and climatic conditions to maximize efficiency and productivity. This approach has helped improve crop performance across different regions, from the Nile Delta to newly reclaimed desert lands, while also ensuring a more stable and predictable supply during the wheat procurement season.
The ministry also reported a 17 percent increase in wheat procurement volumes compared to previous years, reflecting stronger farmer participation and improved confidence in state procurement mechanisms. The increase is seen as a direct result of updated agricultural policies, including better pricing incentives, expanded extension services, and closer coordination between research institutions and farmers.
Wheat remains one of Egypt’s most strategic crops, as the country is among the world’s largest consumers and importers of wheat due to its heavy reliance on subsidized bread. In recent years, the government has prioritized boosting domestic production as part of a broader food security strategy, particularly amid global supply disruptions, price volatility, and geopolitical tensions affecting grain markets.
Agricultural authorities stressed that sustaining these gains will depend on continued investment in scientific research, seed development, and farmer support programs. Expanding digital agriculture tools, improving post-harvest storage, and enhancing logistics and procurement systems are also seen as critical to maintaining high productivity levels and reducing losses.
Egypt’s strong performance comes at a time of shifting dynamics in global grain markets. Other major producers and exporters, such as Kazakhstan, have also reported increased grain activity in 2025, with Kazakhstan’s grain transportation to Uzbekistan rising by 32 percent, highlighting continued regional competition and cooperation in securing food supplies.
Officials say Egypt’s progress in wheat productivity positions the country more favorably in global rankings and brings it closer to its long-term goal of narrowing the wheat import gap, enhancing resilience against external shocks, and ensuring greater stability in its food system.
