Guidelines for antimicrobial use in poultry and livestock sectors in Egypt

The misuse of antimicrobials in the veterinary sector is serious because it has a triple effect on the spread of antibiotic resistance in humans. The first is through the direct transmission of antibiotic-resistant bacteria from animals to humans, the second is through potential antimicrobial residues in food of animal origin, which may enable bacteria within bodies of humans to develop resistance to antimicrobials, and the third effect occurs due to the dissemination of antibiotic-resistant bacteria from animals in the environment. In Egypt, improvement of livestock and poultry productions are very important to increase the animal protein amount available for each person per year. Animal production in Egypt is variable ranges from household breeding of few numbers of animals or birds, or pastoral continuously mobile flocks consisting of tens to hundreds of animals to big and organized farms consisting of thousands of animals. These national guidelines for AMU aims to enlighten the whole community in Egypt, particularly livestock–poultry producers, about the appropriate use of antimicrobials. This is to enhance knowledge of producers for reducing antimicrobial resistance rates, avoid other negative health effects of antimicrobial residues in foods of animal origin, and to enhance safe and profitable animal production.

Modernization of irrigation techniques to improve the livelihoods of smallholder farmers in Upper Egypt

The project on Modernization of irrigation techniques to improve the livelihoods of smallholder farmers in Upper Egypt aims at improving the livelihoods of vulnerable rural people of the Upper Egypt region by increasing agricultural production and increased entrepreneurial opportunities through the transformation to collective modern smart irrigation techniques, dissemination of collective farming systems practices and creation of community led agribusiness. Women and youth are main beneficiaries of the project and; therefore, they need to know the different ways by which they can benefit from the project which is the subject matter of this flyer.

Assessing food safety in the Arab Republic of Egypt
Safer food for better health and a stronger economy

The fact sheet is meant to inform participants of an inception workshop about the project "Strengthening food control and phytosanitary capacities and governance" (GCP/GLO/949/EC). It provides a brief description of the reason for this project, the reason why this project is being implemented in Egypt, and how the project will be implemented. It provides the principles, goals, and main benefits of the assessment. The fact sheet is intended for workshop participants. It may also be informative to anyone needing a quick explanation about the project, including the media and government representatives.

Promoting climate smart agriculture and agricultural biodiversity for enhancing the adaptive capacity of vulnerable rural communities in old and new lands of Upper and Lower Egypt

The project on "Promoting climate smart agriculture and agricultural biodiversity for enhancing the adaptive capacity of vulnerable rural communities in old and new lands of Upper and Lower Egypt" will contribute to the adaptation to climate change of poor and vulnerable rural populations in the old and new lands of Egypt, namely in 36 Hayat Karima villages within Aswan, Beheira and Kafr El-Sheikh. This objective is to be achieved by developing and implementing nature-based and climate-resilient techniques – ensuring that no one relying on agricultural production and agri-food systems for their wellbeing is left behind (including landless, unemployed, underemployed or seasonally employed rural women and youth). The Project will thus reduce food insecurity induced by climate change and will improve livelihoods. To accomplish its objectives, the project will undertake several activities leading to three main outputs during a span of four years as indicated in this brochure.

One Health training manual

One Health (OH) is an emerging innovative approach that aims to promote collaboration and coordination among health sectors to address health threats at the human–animal–environment interface including zoonotic diseases and antimicrobial resistance (AMR). In view of this, Egypt has early embraced the OH approach for effective mitigation of emerging zoonotic diseases, especially following the avian influenza crisis, through promoting the 4-way linking and further establishment of the OH technical advisory group (OH-TAG) as well as disease-specific technical working groups (TWGs). The training manual will be used as a national reference document for sensitizing health professionals on the concept and application of the OH approach for tackling zoonotic diseases and AMR in a coordinated manner, by providing specific examples of joint actions for implementation by the ministries in charge of human health, animal health and environmental health.

Modernization of irrigation techniques

To improve the livelihoods of smallholder farmers in Upper Egypt

The flyer provides information about the project on modernization of irrigation techniques to improve the livelihoods of smallholders in Upper Egypt. It describes the project's objectives, outputs, geographic coverage, partners and highlights some updates. The project works towards achieving increased crop yields per unit of irrigation water used over time and improved income generation and employment in Assiut, Sohag and Qena Governorates through the promotion of: (i) tested and validated land use consolidation (LUC) approaches, modern irrigation technologies and climate-smart water management (CSWM) practices to men and women smallholder farmers affected by increasing water shortages, soil infertility and plant pests and diseases; and (ii) micro and small agrifood enterprises (MSEs) adding value to and marketing surplus irrigated food production.

Success stories

Enhancing crop and livestock production and productivity in new lands of Kafr El sheikh, Beni Sueif, Menya and Aswan Governerates through the adoption of innovative climate-resilient agricultural practices and technologies

his success stories booklet showcases the importance of Farmer Field Schools (FFS) in changing the livelihooods of farmers (women, youth and men), and illustrates how it saved water and positively changed farmers’ attitudes towards modern irrigation methods, aligning with the Egyptian Government's plans to increase water use efficiency in agriculture. It also shows how FFS increased farmer solidarity, supported community resilience, and fostered cooperation, dialogue, and conflict management among farmers, leading to consensus decisions. They also empowered women through participation in dialogue and decision-making.

Water productivity in agriculture

Purpose of the brochure is to raise awareness of project beneficiaries, partners, media representatives and different donors about the objectives and activities of the project on "Enhancement of water productivity in agriculture".

Egypt: Project Highlights - OSRO/EGY/102/CAN

The Government of Canada contributed USD 2 174 100 to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations to improve the food security and nutrition