Sharqia Harvests 6,000 Feddans of Sesame, Its ‘Golden Crop’

Sesame is being harvested across 6,000 feddans in Egypt’s Sharqia governorate, highlighting the crop’s importance to local farmers.

Considered a key oilseed crop, sesame is grown for its seeds, which are used to extract oil. It also provides raw material for a range of industries.

Farmers in Sharqia are keen to cultivate sesame because it places relatively little strain on the soil, making it an attractive choice for their fields.

The harvest brings attention to a crop valued both for its agricultural advantages and for the uses of its oil-rich seeds.