Alaa Farouk, Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation,
received a report from Dr. Tarek Soliman, Head of the Animal and Poultry
Development Sector, highlighting the sector’s key activities during this
period.
Dr. Soliman stated that the initiative follows directives
from Minister Farouk and Deputy Minister Moustafa El-Sayyad to remove obstacles
while adhering to regulations and standards. The efforts aim to facilitate
licensing procedures for livestock, poultry, and feed projects. They also
ensure compliance with biosecurity and safety standards. The ministry supports
feed mixture registration according to standard specifications and provides all
necessary technical assistance to achieve optimal performance. These measures
also aim to encourage exports and increase production for foreign markets.
Soliman confirmed that 98 permits were issued for
small-scale livestock breeders, in full compliance with biosecurity and safety
requirements. The General Authority for Veterinary Services participated in
overseeing these activities.
He added that approval was granted for registering 346 feed
mixtures, additives, and concentrates. Among them, 261 were local and 85 were
imported. Registration followed scientific standards and was conducted in
partnership with the Regional Center for Food and Feed and the Animal
Production Research Institute. Four technical approvals were also granted to
establish new poultry projects in the desert hinterland, following preventive
and biosecurity requirements.
He emphasized the ongoing technical support and homogeneity
tests at 16 feed factories with 28 production lines for poultry, livestock, and
fish. This preparation ensures that operating licenses are issued for feed
production that meets standard specifications and achieves high performance
across multiple governorates.
The Ministry of Agriculture also approved the export of fish
feed, feed additives, poultry products, and frozen poultry, including quail,
duck, pigeon, and turkey, to various Arab and international markets.
Dr. Soliman explained that applications for automated
operating licenses are now available through digital platforms. These include
the ministry’s official website, the Egypt Digital Platform, and government
mobile applications. This system simplifies the process of submitting
applications and obtaining licenses electronically.
He added that the ministry coordinates with all relevant
regulatory authorities and conducts intensive surprise inspections of feed
stores nationwide. These inspections aim to detect hoarding or price
manipulation. Legal measures are taken against violators.
The ministry also intensifies advisory and awareness
programs in coordination with the Central Administration for Agricultural
Extension, the Animal Production Research Institute, and the Regional Center
for Food and Feed. The programs include theoretical seminars followed by
practical on-farm workshops. Small farmers are trained in breeding, feeding,
and caring for their herds to improve performance and increase economic
returns.
Soliman confirmed that livestock beneficiaries under the National
Vet Project are closely monitored. Technical support is provided on the ground
with the participation of local directorates of agriculture and veterinary
services in all governorates.