Beheira Agriculture: PM Inspection & Maghrabi Farms
Witness the Prime Minister’s pivotal visit to Maghrabi Agriculture Company (MAFA) in Beheira, spotlighting Egypt’s commitment to agricultural innovation and export growth. This visit underscores MAFA’s key role in boosting the country’s economy,with exports reaching 70 global markets. Discover how new technologies are revolutionizing pest control and increasing production. The article also details the advancements in the “decent Life” initiative within Beheira, covering numerous progress projects. Learn about MAFA’s important contributions and the government’s dedication to agricultural expansion and sustainable practices. News Directory 3 keeps you updated on the latest developments in Egypt’s agricultural sector. Discover what’s next …
Innovation Drives Egypt’s Agriculture Export Growth at MAFA
Updated June 15, 2025
Beheira, Egypt—Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly toured the Maghrabi Agriculture Company (MAFA) in beheira on Saturday, underscoring the government’s dedication to bolstering agricultural projects as part of Egypt’s 2030 Sustainable Growth Strategy.The visit, which included Minister of Local Development Manal Awad, Minister of Agriculture Alaa Farouk, and Gov. Jacqueline Azar,highlighted MAFA’s role in driving agricultural export growth.
the Prime Minister’s tour encompassed MAFA’s key facilities, including Individually Quick frozen (IQF) plants, cold storage, quality control and pest management labs, and various farming stations. MAFA, a leading exporter, supplies 70 international markets across the European Union, East Asia, and the Americas.
MAFA Chairperson Sherif el Maghrabi said the company exports about 153,000 tonnes of citrus, grapes, strawberries, lettuce, and dates annually, substantially contributing to Egypt’s foreign currency reserves. The company’s IQF1 facility produces 65 tonnes per day and employs over 150 workers. A second facility under construction is expected to add 80 tonnes to daily production and create over 200 jobs.the cold storage complex has rapid cooling rooms and a 4,000-pallet storage capacity.
A highlight of the visit was the biological pest control laboratory.Ashraf El-Arnaouti, of Cairo University, showcased the lab’s work breeding beneficial insects to combat harmful pests. A mobile request that detects red palm weevil infestations in real time allows for targeted interventions, preserving crop quality. This innovation in biological pest control, previously costing Egypt €17 million in annual imports, is now developed locally, reducing costs and leveraging Egyptian expertise, El Maghrabi said.
The Prime Minister also observed the grape packaging station, witnessing the full value chain. El Maghrabi detailed the company’s use of advanced desalination technology for irrigation and its expansion across 9,126 feddans in nubariya, El Bustan, Tamboul, and Minya. Crops include citrus fruits, grapes, lettuce, dates, vegetables, herbs, and nursery plants. MAFA employs 1,600 permanent staff and 6,000 seasonal workers, with 7% being people with disabilities. The company invests heavily in research and development, using soil moisture sensors and precision spraying to reduce pesticide use, and introducing new citrus varieties through international partnerships.
Madbouly praised MAFA’s efforts, emphasizing that agriculture remains a cornerstone of Egypt’s structural reform program and a critical driver of export growth.He reaffirmed the state’s support for expanding cultivated land and adopting advanced technologies to enhance agricultural productivity and economic returns.
following the MAFA visit, the Prime Minister inspected a mobile service convoy in Zawyet Saqr village, part of the “Decent Life” presidential initiative. Gov. Azar presented an overview of Beheira Governorate, home to 7 million people, noting that it leads Egypt in fruit and vegetable production and citrus exports. Agriculture is the main income source for Abu El Matamir’s 830,000 residents.
The “Decent Life” initiative in Beheira covers six centers,with 3,916 development projects across 42 villages and 236 hamlets. Of these, 2,759 projects are complete, with 90% operational. In Abu El Matamir, 516 projects are finalized, with 321 in service. In Zawyet Saqr, 38 of 39 planned projects are complete and fully operational, including family development services, canal lining, a fire station, roadworks, an agricultural complex, a youth center, and a service hub.
The Prime Minister also visited a one-day food market offering affordable goods, organized by the Beheira chamber of Commerce and the Ministry of investment and foreign trade. He concluded his tour by inspecting mobile medical units providing services to local residents.
What’s next
Egypt plans to further expand its agricultural sector through continued investment in technology and sustainable practices,aiming to increase export volumes and support local communities.