For decades, rice straw has been considered primarily as an environmental problem in Egypt, largely because post-harvest burning contributes to seasonal air pollution. However, the country’s output is more than a disposal challenge. Rice straw is an underutilized agricultural resource with the potential to support biomass energy, biofuels, organic fertilizers, engineered wood products, and energy-efficient building materials.
Updated 10/20/2026 11:26:00 AM
