Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation Alaa Farouk met on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, with Chairman of the Federation of Egyptian Industries (FEI) Mohamed el Sewedy ways to strengthen cooperation in agro-processing, increase the added value of agricultural products and expand the "Productive Village" model in rural areas.
The meeting reviewed mechanisms for expanding the initiative and making optimal use of underutilized assets in villages and governorates by transforming them into industrial and economic entities that would benefit the national economy and drive tangible economic growth in rural communities.
Farouk stressed the importance of expanding investment in the food and agro-industries to create new job opportunities for young graduates, support rural women and promote their economic empowerment, thereby improving living standards and boosting the incomes of farmers and their families.
For his part, Sewedy said the FEI was ready to mobilize its technical expertise and resources to help operate small and medium-sized industrial complexes in productive villages. He added that the federation would provide specialized training programs to equip rural residents with the latest techniques in manufacturing, filling and packaging, in line with export standards.
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