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The periodic report issued by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) revealed the presence of scattered swarms and isolated groups of desert locusts in Algeria, amid a still concerning outbreak in West Africa, confirming that low temperatures have contributed to slowing the spread of the pest and provided the concerned countries with an opportunity to enhance monitoring and control efforts. The FAO report indicated that Algeria was among the countries where scattered adult locusts were found, alongside Niger, while the organization warned of the possibility of some swarms moving north from Mauritania and Western Sahara, which could lead to their arrival in Algerian territory in the coming period, especially if climatic conditions improve.

The periodic report issued by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) revealed the presence of scattered swarms and isolated groups of desert locusts in Algeria, amid a still concerning outbreak in West Africa. It confirmed that low temperatures have contributed to slowing the spread of the pest and provided the concerned countries with an opportunity to enhance monitoring and control efforts. The FAO report indicated that Algeria was among the countries where scattered adult locusts were found, alongside Niger, while the organization warned of the possibility of some swarms moving north from Mauritania and Western Sahara, which could lead to their arrival in Algerian territory in the coming period, especially if climatic conditions improve.

The President, Mr. Abdelmadjid Tebboune, directed the government today, Sunday, to mobilize all necessary resources to increase grain production capacity. This came after a meeting chaired by the President, Mr. Abdelmadjid Tebboune, the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces and Minister of National Defense. Following a presentation on the roadmap for the agriculture sector for 2026, the President emphasized the will and determination to modernize this strategic sector.

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the agri-food sector play a central role in the economic dynamics of the territories.

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The Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Fisheries, Yassine Walid, called for moving from diagnosing issues to activating field solutions to develop the fisheries and aquaculture sector, emphasizing the commitment of public authorities to support fishermen and economic operators and enhance the sector's contribution to national food security and diversify income sources. This came during his chairing of a coordination and practical meeting dedicated to evaluating the sector's reality and envisioning its future prospects in light of economic challenges and transformations at both national and international levels, in the presence of senior officials, professional body leaders, and representatives of various stakeholders and partners. Read the full content on Echourouk Online.

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The National Office of Agricultural Lands announced the extension of the registration deadlines via the digital platform for the eleventh (11) real estate portfolio for reclamation under the concession in the Naama province. According to a statement issued by the office, the deadline has been extended by 15 days, in accordance with the provisions of Executive Decree No. 21-432 dated April 11, 2021. View the full content on Echourouk Online.

Algeria - Political parties praised the President's decision, Mr. Abdelmadjid Tebboune, to support the national livestock market on the occasion of the blessed Eid al-Adha, by importing one million sheep, protecting the purchasing power of citizens which remains a top priority.

The shipments entered through the ports of Oran, Algiers, Bejaia, and Skikda

The Director General of Fisheries and Aquaculture, Miloud Taria, announced the imminent launch of a platform for marketing aquaculture products. This comes as part of efforts to develop the aquaculture sector and improve the marketing mechanisms for its products. Taria chaired a coordination meeting with the management staff and in the presence of representatives from the National Office for Animal Feed. The meeting was dedicated to preparing the launch of the digital platform for marketing marine and freshwater aquaculture products.