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The Egyptian Government's Ambitious Greening Plans
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Egypt is heavily dependent on food imports in order to feed its large and rapidly growing population, as is the case with many countries in the region. Although the country is a producer of commodities such as tomatoes, potatoes, grapes and strawberries, only 3.5% of Egypt's landmass, mainly around the Nile delta, qualifies as agricultural land, according to the UN Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO). The Egyptian government places great emphasis on the agricultural sector, understanding its significant role in the national economy, as it accounts for nearly 20% of GDP and total exports and employs nearly 30% of the