Straw baling work

Workers bale threshed straw in rural Egypt, turning a harvest leftover into material that can be stored and traded.

Media ID: MF-OPEN-STRAW-BALING-WORK-RURAL-EGYPT-01
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Record checked: 2026-09-24

Workers in dust and low sunlight feeding loose straw into a baling machine beside piles of straw.

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Baled straw is easier to store dry and to buy by weight, which helps a compost or substrate recipe stay consistent.

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