The initiative will be executed in collaboration with the General Authority for Veterinary Services and other agencies, focusing on enhancing livestock management, improving animal health, and combating antibiotic-resistant microbes.
Farouk's remarks came during a meeting with IOFS Director General Berik Aryn on Wednesday, held on the sidelines of the World Food Summit in Abu Dhabi.
The initiative, titled "Enhancing Food Security and Achieving Economic Stability in Egypt by Supporting Small Wheat Farmers," is the first practical project stemming from the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed last October between Egypt and the United Kingdom to strengthen their cooperation on food security.
Addressing regional challenges, he pointed out the growing economic, political, and environmental threats facing the Arab region, which necessitate enhanced efforts to reform food systems.
Named Price Radar, the cabinet revealed in a statement that users will be able to look up and compare prices of items in nearby stores