Egyptian Prime Minister Mustafa Madbouli chaired a meeting on October 4, 2026, to review the status of payments to farmers for their sugarcane crops and discuss prices for strategic commodities. The meeting was attended by Finance Minister Ahmed Kujuk, Supply and Internal Trade Minister Sharif Farouk, Agriculture and Land Reclamation Minister Alaa El-Din Farouk, and other concerned officials. The meeting emphasized the government's commitment to paying farmers for their sugarcane crops.
The meeting began with Madbouli affirming the government's commitment to paying farmers for their sugarcane crops, stressing that the government is monitoring the payment status for various strategic crops. Supply and Internal Trade Minister Sharif Farouk stated that the state is giving great importance to developing the sugar industry as a strategic food industry. The ministry is working to improve production efficiency and enhance the supply system to ensure the sustainability of sugar availability and achieve food security.
Farouk added that his ministry is continuing to fulfill its obligations to sugarcane farmers, noting that over 18 billion Egyptian pounds have been paid to farmers so far. This reflects the state's keenness to support farmers as a main partner in achieving food security. The meeting reviewed the current status of sugar production from various sources, indicators of its availability, and efforts of concerned parties to support the national industry.
The meeting confirmed that the strategic reserve of sugar and other strategic commodities is at safe levels and sufficient for a long period. This reflects the stability of the supply system and its ability to meet citizens' needs. The meeting also discussed prices for other strategic commodities, with Madbouli stressing the importance of fully committing to paying those prices on time.
Madbouli emphasized that this commitment is crucial to maintaining the continuity of the strategic stock and enhancing it as part of the state's efforts to support the food security system. The government's commitment to paying farmers for their crops aims to ensure the continuation of agricultural production and support the national economy.
The meeting was a follow-up on the government's efforts to support farmers and maintain food security in Egypt. The government has been working to improve the efficiency of the supply system and enhance the availability of strategic commodities. The state's efforts to support farmers and the national industry aim to achieve sustainable food security.
The Egyptian government continues to prioritize food security and support for farmers, as reflected in its commitment to paying farmers for their sugarcane crops and discussing prices for strategic commodities. The government's efforts aim to ensure the stability of the supply system and maintain the availability of essential commodities.
Key points
- The Egyptian government has paid over 18 billion Egyptian pounds to sugarcane farmers so far.
- The strategic reserve of sugar in Egypt is at safe levels and sufficient for a long period.
- The government is committed to fully paying prices for strategic commodities on time.
