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Al-Bireen Wastewater Treatment Plant Approaches Operation.. Minister of Irrigation Confirms Its Role in Enhancing Water Security and Supporting Agriculture - Iqtissad Al Balad

Al-Bireen Wastewater Treatment Plant Approaches Operation.. Minister of Irrigation Confirms Its Role in Enhancing Water Security and Supporting Agriculture - Iqtissad Al Balad

Mr. Lounes Bouzguza, Minister of Irrigation, listened to a technical presentation on the progress of the project to establish a wastewater treatment plant in the municipality of Al-Bireen, which has a production capacity of 26,000 cubic meters per day, equipped with tertiary treatment technology, allowing for the production of water that meets standards and can be reused for various purposes, especially agricultural irrigation.

Jul 7, 2026iqtissadalbalad.dz
Field Mobilization to Accelerate Harvesting and Storage of Crops Across Various Provinces - Iqtissad Al Balad

Field Mobilization to Accelerate Harvesting and Storage of Crops Across Various Provinces - Iqtissad Al Balad

Various provinces of the country have begun the immediate implementation of a series of field measures to ensure the smooth conduct of the harvest and threshing campaign, in execution of the instructions of the President of the Republic, and in realization of the outcomes of the coordination meeting chaired by the Minister of Interior, Local Communities, and Transport, Saïd Sayoud, yesterday Monday, with the governors of the Republic, dedicated to monitoring the progress of the campaign.

Jul 7, 2026iqtissadalbalad.dz
Field Mobilization to Accelerate Harvesting and Crop Collection

Field Mobilization to Accelerate Harvesting and Crop Collection

Various provinces of the country have begun the immediate implementation of a series of field measures to ensure the smooth conduct of the harvest and threshing campaign, in execution of the instructions of the President of the Republic, and in realization of the outcomes of the coordination meeting chaired by the Minister of Interior, Local Communities, and Transport, Saïd Sayoud, yesterday Tuesday, with the governors of the Republic, dedicated to monitoring the progress of the campaign. A statement from the Ministry of Interior, Local Communities, and Transport clarified that the measures taken include intensifying field outings, activating coordination and monitoring cells, and closely overseeing the harvesting and threshing operations, in addition to promptly addressing concerns and obstacles raised, while mobilizing all human, material, and logistical resources.

Jul 7, 2026echoroukonline.com
This is the truth about what is happening in the Algerian date market!

This is the truth about what is happening in the Algerian date market!

As public authorities move to reorganize date exports and raise their declared value in foreign markets, the marketing of this strategic commodity has returned to the forefront of discussion, following the circulation of videos claiming a slump in production and difficulty in disposing of the harvest, coinciding with new measures aimed at framing export operations and limiting declarations of values lower than the actual value of the Algerian product. This debate comes amid reports that authorities intend to adopt a minimum export price for dates, starting from one euro per kilogram, taking into account the quality and type of the product, in order to put an end to the phenomenon of declaring low values for exports and to protect the commercial value of Algerian dates in the markets...

Jul 6, 2026echoroukonline.com
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According to FAO data: Algeria builds its resilience

According to the document, the cereal harvest that began in mid-June is expected to continue until mid-August. The start of the campaign was marked by dry conditions that delayed sowing and hindered crop development in the production areas of the western part of the country. However, the abundance of rainfall recorded from December 2025 allowed for a significant recovery of crops across the national territory. The northeastern regions, particularly the wilayas of Constantine and Skikda, particularly benefited from this phenomenon: the recorded rainfall...

Jul 5, 2026ecotimesdz.com
75,000 Forest Fires Hit Algeria Over 37 Years

75,000 Forest Fires Hit Algeria Over 37 Years

A World Bank report revealed that Algeria recorded more than 75,000 forest fires between 1985 and 2022, with an annual average of about 35,000 hectares of burned forests. The direct losses from the summer 2021 fires in the agriculture and housing sectors alone exceeded $124 million, after the fires claimed the lives of more than 100 people, prompting authorities to adopt a new approach to managing forest fire risks, focusing on prevention and enhancing resilience. The report, published last June and titled 'From Fires to Resilience: Rethinking Algeria's Forest Management,' indicated that the areas burned annually are equivalent to about 50,000 football fields.

Jul 5, 2026echoroukonline.com
World Bank: 75,000 forest fires hit Algeria over 37 years

World Bank: 75,000 forest fires hit Algeria over 37 years

A report from the World Bank revealed that Algeria recorded more than 75,000 forest fires between 1985 and 2022, with an annual average of about 35,000 hectares of burned forests. The direct losses from the summer 2021 fires in the agriculture and housing sectors alone exceeded $124 million, after the fires claimed the lives of more than 100 people, prompting authorities to adopt a new approach to managing forest fire risks, focusing on prevention and enhancing resilience. The report, published last June and titled 'From Fires to Resilience: Rethinking Algeria's Forest Management,' indicated that the areas burned annually are equivalent to about 50,000 football fields.

Jul 5, 2026echoroukonline.com
FAO: Global food prices decline for the second month despite rising oils and meats

FAO: Global food prices decline for the second month despite rising oils and meats

Global food prices declined for the second consecutive month in June 2026, with falling prices for grains, sugar, and dairy products outpacing the increases recorded in vegetable oils and meats, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). The organization noted that the FAO Food Price Index, which measures monthly changes in the prices of a basket of globally traded food commodities, fell to 130.3 points in June, compared to 130.8 points in May, after reaching its highest level in three years in April, driven by rising vegetable oil prices amid the war between Iran and Israel. Read the full content on Echourouk Online.

Jul 3, 2026echoroukonline.com
FAO: Global Food Prices Rise by 1.7% in June

FAO: Global Food Prices Rise by 1.7% in June

The global food price index rose by 1.7% year-on-year in June, despite a monthly decline of 0.3%, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) announced today, Friday. The organization explained in its monthly report on the global food price index, which measures monthly changes in the prices of food commodities traded globally, that it reached 103.3 points in June, down by 0.4 points, or 0.3% compared to May.

Jul 3, 2026radioalgerie.dz