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Ministry of Agriculture Prepares to Import 1.15 Million Tons of Corn

Ministry of Agriculture Prepares to Import 1.15 Million Tons of Corn

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development and Marine Fisheries announced the import of 1.150.000 tons of corn during the period from December 28, 2025 to February 2026, to ensure the increasing demand in the national market and provide the necessary material for the production of animal feed and poultry feed. The first quantities, totaling 250,000 tons, will arrive between December 28 and January 1 through the ports of Oran, Algiers, Skikda, and Bejaia, followed by 500,000 tons in January, and an additional 400,000 tons in February. See the full content on El Watan Online

Dec 29, 2025echoroukonline.com
Agriculture & Agribusiness
Agricultural Sector in Algeria 2025: A Year of Transformation between Investment and Incentives

Agricultural Sector in Algeria 2025: A Year of Transformation between Investment and Incentives

The agricultural sector in Algeria witnessed a series of qualitative steps and structural investments in 2025, which strengthened its role in achieving food security and driving local production. Government decisions and incentives were made to support farmers and update agricultural infrastructure. In a strategic move to support small and medium-sized farmers, the Algerian Ministry of Finance announced an unprecedented financing plan, consisting of signing six (06) agreements between the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development and public banks, which provides interest-free loans up to 150 million dinars to establish cooling and storage facilities after harvest. This program, signed in collaboration with national banks, aims to reduce the burden on farmers and increase their competitiveness.

Dec 29, 2025echoroukonline.com
Agriculture & Agribusiness
Algeria Enters New Stage in Red Tuna with Exceptional Project

Algeria Enters New Stage in Red Tuna with Exceptional Project

In line with the increase of its annual tuna catch in the high seas to 2460 tons during the 2025-2026 period, Algeria has taken a new and exceptional step to enhance its production capabilities of this strategic material and ensure its availability at reasonable prices for citizens. Algerian Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development, and Maritime Fisheries, Yacine Medjehli, revealed during his recent visit to Tlemcen Province that he inspected the first tuna fattening farm in Algeria, marking a significant step in the development of the maritime fisheries sector. Watch the full content on El Watan Online.

Dec 29, 2025echoroukonline.com
Agriculture & Agribusiness
Red Tuna: Algeria Enters New Phase with Exceptional Project

Red Tuna: Algeria Enters New Phase with Exceptional Project

In line with the increase of its annual tuna catch to 2460 tons in the 2025-2026 period, Algeria has taken a new and exceptional step to enhance its production capacity of this strategic material and ensure its availability at reasonable prices for citizens. During a recent visit to the Tlemcen province, Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development, and Maritime Fisheries, Yasine Mahdi Weld, announced the first-ever tuna fattening farm in Algeria, a move that, although late compared to Southern European countries like Italy and Spain, holds great importance in the development of the maritime fisheries sector.

Dec 29, 2025echoroukonline.com
Agriculture & Agribusiness
Agriculture Minister Inspects Vital Projects to Boost Marine Fishing and Aquaculture in Tlemcen

Agriculture Minister Inspects Vital Projects to Boost Marine Fishing and Aquaculture in Tlemcen

Agriculture Minister Yasine Mahdi visited several vital projects in the marine fishing and aquaculture sector in Tlemcen province, as part of the state's efforts to boost national capacities in this sector, support local development and food security, and create job opportunities. The visit began yesterday with the inauguration of a first-class fish farm and a second-class fish farm, along with an inspection of their equipment and facilities. A foundation stone was also laid for an aquaculture activities area in the Brag district, and preparations for its launch are underway.

Dec 28, 2025echoroukonline.com