Farming, food production, agricultural exports, and food security
Algeria - The CEO of the National Fund for Agricultural Cooperation, Sharif Ben Habiles, confirmed today, Thursday in Algeria, that the fund is working on a project for a disaster insurance system aimed at establishing a proactive system for managing climate risks, gradually replacing traditional compensation mechanisms for damages.
Medea - The Minister of Labor, Employment and Social Security, Abdelhak Sayhi, emphasized today, Thursday in Medea, the necessity of strengthening social coverage for individuals active in the agricultural sector and enabling them to benefit from the advantages provided by the National Social Security Fund for Non-Salaried Workers (CASNOS).
The Ministry of Internal Trade and National Market Regulation confirmed that the organization of the apple sector is based on a mechanism of reference prices derived from objective economic data, rather than through direct price ceilings, emphasizing that the goal is to ensure market flexibility and achieve a balance between supply and demand, while protecting consumers' purchasing power and combating illegal speculation. This clarification came in response to a written question from Senator Abdelkader Boubedi regarding the situation of the apple sector in the national market, which included various stages of the production chain from harvesting and storage to transportation and marketing, as part of conveying the concerns of the residents of Batna Province to the relevant authorities. Read the full content on the...
The Minister of Labor, Employment and Social Security, Abdelhak Sayhi, emphasized this Thursday in Médéa the necessity of enhancing social coverage for individuals active in the agricultural sector and enabling them to benefit from the advantages provided by the National Social Security Fund for non-salaried workers.
European traders reported that the Algerian Professional Office of Cereals purchased between 390,000 and 420,000 tons of flour wheat in an international tender that closed today, Wednesday. The traders clarified, according to what was reported by Reuters, that the final quantity is still under evaluation, noting that it is less than initial estimates of around 650,000 tons. View the full content on الشروق أونلاين
The Tenes Port Authority in the Chlef Province welcomed the UNIMAR LIVESTOCK ship carrying a significant shipment of sacrificial animals in the early hours of Wednesday morning.
Minister of Water Resources Lounes Bouzegza announced that his sector has approved an increase in the water quota from the Kedia Asredoun dam in Bouira to reach 200,000 cubic meters per day, benefiting four provinces.
Algeria - The National Fund for Social Security for Non-Salaried Workers has launched two digital services, 'Hmayti 5.0' and 'Hmayti +', aimed at farmers to simplify the procedures for benefiting from social coverage.
Constantine - Today, Tuesday, in several provinces in the east of the country, the launch of an awareness caravan for the prevention of forest and agricultural crop fires was signaled.
In a striking post on his X platform account, U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau stated that his visit to Algeria last week highlighted the significant potential to enhance trade and economic ties between Algeria and the United States, particularly in the energy and agriculture sectors.
European traders reported that the National Office of Cereals in Algeria has issued an international tender for the purchase of wheat flour, with shipping periods set for July, reflecting ongoing efforts to secure food supplies. The traders explained, according to Reuters, that the tender requires the supply of shipments in two phases from the main supply areas, including Europe, with the first phase running from July 1 to 15, while the second phase includes the period from July 16 to the end of the month. Read the full content on Echourouk Online.
Yesterday, Monday, the sale of imported sacrificial animals for Eid began at six approved sales points, as part of a program aimed at ensuring the market is supplied with sacrificial animals at reasonable prices and alleviating pressure on demand, according to a well-organized plan that takes into account administrative, security, and health aspects. This operation is part of the efforts of public authorities to implement the instructions of President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, by mobilizing various human and material resources to ensure the smooth running of the process, while providing suitable organizational conditions at the distributed sales points to avoid overcrowding. Read the full content on Echourouk Online.