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Farmer investment loans decline 2.3% to EGP 13.8bn in FY 2018/19: CAPMAS
In its annual bulletin of agricultural sector cooperative activity in FY 2018/19, published on Tuesday, CAPMAS indicated that short-term loans reached EGP 6.2bn. The figure reflected a decrease of 19.9% compared to EGP 7.7bn in FY 2017/18, due to a 24.8% decrease in livestock loans.

Government prepares for linking Farmer’s Card with Meeza e-payment services
ElKosayer held several meetings with the Agricultural Bank of Egypt, e-finance, and the Egyptian Banks Company to develop the procedures needed to carry out the digital transformation. This is expected to have a significant impact on the services provided via the Farmer’s Card and maximise its benefits.

Parliament’s Agriculture Committee calls armed forces to take sovereignty over silos
Parliament threatens to withdraw confidence from Supply Minister if violations are proven
Farmer dreams of having a big family despite poverty
Despite 3 wives and 20 children, he still wants a 4th wife

Removal of cotton subsidies will harm textile industry: Chairman of Eastern Cotton Co.
Removal of subsidies continues, with agriculture minister announcing the removal of subsidies for cotton cultivation

Vote Yes to the constitution: ETUF
Labour union urges members to vote “yes” despite the removal of workers’ quota

Part 3: New constitution expands social and economic rights, but grey areas remain
An analysis of the first two sections in the draft constitution concerning economic and social rights
Review: columnists observe Morsy’s attitude, IMF loan, and Coptic community
Egyptian opinion writers have explored a variety of topics that relate to President Morsy’s surprising moves, starting from his first trip to Saudi, to his latest in Iran. Many columnists continue to dissect Egypt’s internal platform with regards to the growing fears of the Coptic community in the country. Others criticise the acceptance of the …

Crop Yield Prices Balancing Fund to be introduced
Crop Yield Prices Balancing Fund plan to be proposed to Cabinet