Indonesia has renewed, for the third time in a raw, its accreditation of Egypt's central laboratory for analysis of pesticide residues, enabling it to certify exports of grapes, onions, potatoes, citrus, and peanuts, a Cabinet statement said on Wednesday. Egypt's Minister of Agriculture Alaa Farouk said the renewed recognition highlights the ministry's commitment to enhancing the quality and competitiveness of Egypt's agricultural exports and expanding their access to global markets. Adel Abdel Azim, head of the Agricultural Research Centre, said the accreditation was achieved through the continuous efforts and directives of the minister to improve laboratory efficiency, develop researchers' skills, and ensure high service quality. Meanwhile, data from the Agricultural Quarantine Authority showed that Egyptian agricultural exports performed strongly in the first half of 2025. Citrus fruits topped the list with 1.8 million tons, followed by potatoes at 1.2 million tonnes. Other key exports included fresh onions (168,000 tons), fresh and dry beans (136,000 tons), and sweet potatoes (103,000 tons), in addition to grapes, strawberries, garlic, tomatoes, guavas, and pomegranates. Attribution: Amwal Al Ghad English Subediting: M. S. Salama
