Egypt: ministry starts distributing subsidized fertilizer for the 2026/27 winter season through the Farmer Card

Egypt's Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation announced on 9 November 2026 that distribution of subsidized fertilizer for the 2026/2027 winter season has begun in all governorates through the electronic Farmer Card system. The ministry's statement was reported by the newspapers Al-Watan, Al-Borsa and Masrawy.

Key figures

• Winter season 2026/2027
• Through the Farmer Card
• Distribution in all governorates
• Daily monitoring
• WhatsApp number for complaints

What changed

Agriculture Minister Alaa Farouk ordered continuous, close monitoring of distribution so that the subsidy reaches those entitled to it in full, without manipulation. The directorates were told to keep maximum readiness and track distribution daily, to provide the approved fertilizer quotas according to each governorate's agricultural map.

• The directorates, together with the departments, check that agricultural cooperatives hold sufficient stocks
• Distribution follows the distribution rules and the Farmer Card system, under approved quotas
• Officials were told to visit cooperatives in districts and villages regularly and to resolve complaints immediately
• The minister said violations that obstruct distribution will not be tolerated

How it works

Ahmed Essam, head of the sector for cooperatives, directorates and training, said the winter distribution is organized flexibly and under clear rules that ensure fair distribution. Mohamed Shatta, head of the central department for directorate affairs, said daily monitoring campaigns have been stepped up together with the directorates so that distribution runs smoothly and stocks are available. For the first time, a WhatsApp number has been assigned for farmers' complaints and questions about the availability of subsidized fertilizer and the Farmer Card: 01000512944.

What it means for the buyer

For a farm in Egypt the statement means this: subsidized winter fertilizer is distributed through the Farmer Card and within approved quotas, and the ministry checks distribution daily. If a quota is not issued or the cooperative has no stock, the farmer can write to the WhatsApp number given. The statement names neither the prices of subsidized fertilizer nor the size of the quotas, so when planning season costs and a machinery purchase, confirm these figures with your own cooperative or the agriculture directorate.

Source: Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation of Egypt (as reported by Al-Watan), 9 November 2026