
By Sama Marwan,
Egyptian engineers Mohamed Eissa and Mahmoud Magdy, along with a team of engineers and farmers, have successfully developed the first red corn hybrid in Egypt after more than 16 years of continuous scientific research.

Details of the New Hybrid:
- High Productivity: The crop yields between 25 to 30 ardab per feddan, enhancing farmers’ economic returns.
- Short Growing Cycle: The crop is harvested within 90 days, allowing for multiple planting cycles throughout the year.
- Environmental Resilience: The hybrid is resistant to heat stress and high salinity, making it suitable for various agricultural regions in Egypt.
- Nutritional Benefits: Red corn contains a high protein content of up to 10.5%, along with a rich supply of vitamins and anthocyanin pigments, making it an excellent choice for animal and poultry feed. This, in turn, improves their immunity and boosts productivity.
Red Corn Hybrid
Economic Impact:
This achievement is expected to strengthen Egypt’s agricultural economy by increasing crop productivity and enhancing the quality of animal feed, thereby supporting the country’s livestock and poultry sectors.
Agricultural Expansion:
The cultivation of this new hybrid has already begun in several regions, including the New Valley Governorate, where it has been successfully grown for the first time in the area’s lands. This indicates the potential for expanding its cultivation across different parts of Egypt.

Success Recognition:
The success story has been documented and shared widely on social media platforms, with many agriculture enthusiasts highlighting this achievement, reflecting significant interest in this advancement in Egypt’s agricultural sector.