Farming, food production, agricultural exports, and food security
The Minister of Water, Lounes Bouzegza, in the Wilaya of Béchar, highlighted the role of digitization and the adoption of a smart management system for sector equipment in the optimal exploitation of facilities, and improving the quality of public service, especially in the field of sanitation.
The African Development Bank warned that the anticipated 'super' El Niño phenomenon could cause economic losses ranging from $10 billion to $20 billion for the most affected African countries, with a potential decline in GDP for these countries by an average of 1% to 2%, alongside increasing risks of mass migration and worsening humanitarian crises. Anthony Nyong, Director of Climate Change and Green Growth at the African Development Bank, stated in remarks to Reuters that the phenomenon could turn into one of the strongest recorded El Niño waves if the Pacific Ocean temperatures continue to rise, warning of severe droughts, floods, and violent storms in several African countries.
The Minister of Water Resources, Lounes Bouzguza, in Béchar, highlighted the role of digitization and the adoption of an intelligent management system for sector equipment in the optimal exploitation of facilities, and improving the quality of public service, especially in the field of sanitation.
To sustainably extinguish the threat, reflection is necessary. In addition to classic prevention actions and the mobilization of resources and the institutional organization required for active intervention, the fight against fires also demands beneficial transformations in the rural world, particularly in mountainous areas. Undoubtedly, rural exodus to cities – during various periods of post-independence Algeria – has left behind a complex legacy, that of land encumbered by undivided ownership and the absence of clear property titles. Due to the lack of...
The wilaya of Mila is quietly but surely establishing itself as a strategic agricultural hub in the national landscape for widely consumed crops. Potatoes hold a vital place there, requiring constant attention to respond to market fluctuations and food security demands. The challenges of potatoes in Mila. Aware of the potential offered by the south of the wilaya, particularly the municipalities equipped with aquifers and irrigation facilities, the local agricultural services department has taken the initiative to invite land stakeholders to a concert...
Algeria - The Ministry of Foreign Trade and Export Promotion announced today, Wednesday, Algeria's participation in the International Fruit and Vegetable Fair 'Fruit Attraction 2026', scheduled to be held from October 6 to 8 at the IFEMA Madrid exhibition center in the Spanish capital, Madrid.
The Ministry of Foreign Trade and Promotion of Algerian Exports announced today, Wednesday, Algeria's participation in the International Fruit and Vegetable Fair 'Fruit Attraction 2026', scheduled to be held from October 6 to 8 at the IFEMA Madrid exhibition center in the Spanish capital, Madrid. The ministry clarified in a statement that this event is one of the most prominent international economic appointments specialized in the fruit and vegetable sector, as it brings together producers, exporters, importers, distributors, and logistics service providers from various countries around the world, allowing for the development of trade exchanges, enhancing export opportunities, and establishing new business partnerships, as well as gaining insight into the latest innovations and trends that ...
The Algerian Chamber of Fisheries and Aquaculture and the National Agency for Microcredit Management (ANGEM) have begun implementing the cooperation agreement signed between them, through a working session dedicated to establishing a joint work program and coordination mechanisms aimed at supporting youth and project holders wishing to invest in the fisheries and aquaculture sector. The meeting was attended by the Director General of the Algerian Chamber of Fisheries and Aquaculture, Nabil Ouiche, and was overseen by the Director General of the National Agency for Microcredit Management, Souad Ben Djamel, in the presence of the directors of the fisheries and aquaculture chambers in the provinces of Boumerdes and Ain Defla, as well as the head of the technical committee for freshwater aquaculture.
The Directorate of Agricultural Services of Mila, in coordination with a private company specialized in potato seed production, organized a technical day for potato producers, aimed at developing the sector and increasing its yield, by introducing new seed varieties and providing technical guidance on production methods and disease control. The event took place at a private farm in the municipality of Telaghma, with a significant participation of potato producers from the province, alongside officials from the agricultural sector. Read the full content on Echourouk Online.
The Ministry of Foreign Trade and Export Promotion announced this Wednesday the participation of Algeria in the International Fruit and Vegetable Fair 'Fruit Attraction 2026', scheduled to be held from October 6 to 8 at the IFEMA Madrid exhibition center in the Spanish capital, Madrid.
Continental fishing production in Mila reached 54 tonnes in the first half of 2026, boosted by the reopening of the Oued Athmania dam and the activity of three professionals at the Béni Haroun and Oued Athmania sites, reports the APS agency.
Mila - The Directorate of Agricultural Services of Mila Province organized a technical day today, Tuesday, for potato producers as part of efforts to develop this sector in the province and increase its yield.