Farming, food production, agricultural exports, and food security
The General Directorate of the National Land Agency issued a clarifying statement today, Saturday, regarding the waiver of agricultural concession rights.
The Minister of Water, Lounes Bouzegza, revealed that the current water stock at the country's dams is sufficient to meet the needs of families for up to two years, emphasizing the need for effective management of water resources to ensure a regular and continuous supply of drinking water, especially during the summer. The minister explained, during a work visit to the Médéa province, that about 20 dams across the country have exceeded 100% capacity, while the average capacity of the remaining dams is 60% thanks to recent rainfall, confirming that the significant funding allocated by the state to the irrigation sector should directly reflect on improving water supply services. Read the full content on Echourouk Online.
Long marginalized and limited to occasional consumption in certain regions of the country, heliciculture, or the farming of edible snails, is beginning
The National Agricultural Mutual Fund (CNMA) is working on a project for a new insurance system against agricultural disasters (DACA)
Algeria has begun to reap the first fruits of its two largest partnership projects in the grain sector, established in collaboration with Qatari and Italian partners in the provinces of Adrar and Timimoun, as actual harvesting operations for the product have commenced. In this context, 'Echorouk' learned from sources in the agriculture sector that a plot in Timimoun belonging to the Italian company 'Bonifiche Ferraresi' will witness the first harvesting operations of this season during an upcoming visit by a ministerial delegation to closely observe the process, which is part of a partnership between Algeria, represented by the National Investment Fund, and Rome, represented by the 'Bonifiche Ferraresi' group through 'BF' International, which is considered the largest agricultural company in Italy. According to information obtained by 'Echorouk'...
The General Directorate of the National Office of Agricultural Lands issued a clarifying statement today, Saturday, May 9, regarding the waiver of agricultural lease rights. The office confirmed that it "continues its efforts to support agricultural investors and ensure the legal and administrative integrity of waiver operations, preserving everyone's rights and promoting the optimal use of agricultural land." Read the full content on Echourouk Online.
Yesterday, Friday, a major export operation was carried out from Béjaïa Port, involving the shipment of 2053 tons of olive pomace aboard the vessel “M/V C. RIGEL” docked at berth number 14, destined for Italy, as part of a continuous export activity from the port. The operation was conducted by the Béjaïa Port teams who oversaw the various stages of loading, after the entire quantity was collected and previously stored at berth/storage number 16, before being transferred to the vessel under organized conditions ensuring smooth operations and quality execution. View the full content on Echourouk Online.
The sale of imported sacrificial animals for Eid has commenced at five approved points in the state of Annaba, according to the Directorate of Agricultural Services of the state, as part of the organization of the distribution of sacrificial animals intended for citizens in anticipation of Eid al-Adha 2026. The launch of the sale coincided with the arrival of the cargo ship 'ALKHDAIR' on Friday evening at 8:30 PM, at berth number 22 in the port of Annaba, carrying a new shipment of sheep coming from Romania, as part of the implementation of President Abdelmadjid Tebboune's program to import one million heads of sheep to ensure the supply of this vital commodity to the national market. Read the full content on Echourouk Online.
The Minister of Water Resources, Lounes Bouzegza, emphasized today, Saturday in Médéa, the necessity that "the significant funding allocated to the irrigation sector ensures a regular and permanent supply of drinking water for the population." The minister explained that "the state has allocated considerable financial resources for the implementation of various projects aimed at securing the supply of drinking water for citizens, and it is essential that this financial effort reflects a permanent improvement in the drinking water supply service."
Regarding the waiver of the right of usufruct within the purification of agricultural property.
It has a significant livestock population, ancient pastoral know-how, and strong national demand, but its red meat market remains subject to
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) announced that global food commodity prices recorded a significant increase in April, marking the third consecutive monthly rise.