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Agrifood policies shape the different stages of the agrifood sector from production to consumption. In Egypt, the agrifood system is a key player in the Egyptian economy providing jobs and income, mainly for rural and vulnerable households. Though the system in not on full potential and face several challenges. Challenges include climate change, water and land scarcity, rising population, poverty and inequality. Over the years, several agrifood policies had been implemented to overcome these challenges. Agriculture and food subsidies, land tenure and crop procurement are the main policies applied by the Egyptian economy. Instead of the drawbacks of some of the policies in the sector, Egypt succeeded in increasing agricultural production and ensuring access to food.
