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Algeria - The Minister of Water, Lounes Bouzegza, made an unannounced visit today, Saturday, to several irrigation facilities and centers in the capital to assess the progress of work and the readiness of structures related to the supply of drinking water and sanitation services, according to a statement from the ministry.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development and Fisheries announced the mobilization of 'unprecedented' capabilities across various provinces of the country to ensure the success of the 2026 harvest and threshing season, in implementation of the directives of the President of the Republic, Mr. Abdelmadjid Tebboune, aimed at enhancing national production and achieving food security. The ministry clarified, in a statement, that preparations for the season began in the southern provinces, as part of an approach […]

The Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Fisheries, Yassine Walid, announced the mobilization of unprecedented resources across the national territory to ensure the success of the 2026 harvest and threshing season, starting from the south, as part of what he described as the positive transformation witnessed by the agricultural sector, based on the directives of the President of the Republic. The minister explained, in a post on Facebook, that this operation includes the establishment of the company 'Agrodrive' to enhance agricultural mechanization, along with the deployment of more than 1100 harvesting machines, including 330 machines belonging to the company itself. Watch the full content on Echourouk Online.

Agricultural expert Professor Lala Boukhalfa revealed that the per capita milk consumption rate in Algeria is 135 liters annually, which is nearly double the global average of 70 liters. This reflects the large local demand and the importance of strategic projects in the milk sector to ensure that this increasing demand is met. Boukhalfa explained during a media meeting with Setif Radio that this data highlights the real challenge facing the agricultural and food system in the country, while also confirming the importance of the Qatari-Algerian project 'Bledna' aimed at enhancing national production and reducing reliance on milk and its derivatives imports. Watch the full content on Echourouk Online.

In line with the directives of the Minister of Interior, Local Communities, and Transport, Mr. Saïd Sayoud, particularly those given during the last meeting with the governors of the republic, operations for the start of the harvest and threshing season for 2026 are continuing across several provinces of the country, in a well-organized atmosphere aimed at ensuring the collection of strategic crops under the best conditions.

A coordinating meeting involving the port services group 'SERPORT', the Algerian Professional Office of Cereals 'OAIC', and the 'LOGITRANS' company concluded yesterday, Friday, with a series of recommendations aimed at improving management effectiveness and ensuring the smoothness of port operations related to grain transport through Algerian ports. Participants called for enhanced cooperation among various stakeholders, the adoption of modern digital solutions, and the development of port infrastructure, which would allow for increased performance efficiency and reduced ship processing times, in support of national food security efforts and improving supply chain performance. Read the full content on Echourouk Online.

The Algerian brand “Braza Olive” belonging to “Domaine Oliécule Bessai” won the award for Best Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil in Algeria for the second consecutive year during the international competition “Biol International Prize” in its 2026 edition dedicated to extra virgin olive oil. This recognition enhances the presence of Algerian products in international competitions for olive oil quality and confirms the brand's continued success in achieving outstanding results globally. Read the full content on Echourouk Online.

The Minister of Water Resources, Lounes Bouzegza, made an unannounced visit this Saturday to several irrigation facilities and centers in the capital to assess the progress of work and the readiness of structures related to the supply of drinking water and sanitation services, according to a statement from the ministry. The minister began his visit by heading to the Central Directorate of Major Works in Ain Naadja, where he emphasized the need to provide the necessary resources and means, including equipment and spare parts, in anticipation of any malfunctions that may affect pumping facilities, ensuring the continuity of public service regularly for the benefit of citizens.

The Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Fisheries announced this Saturday the mobilization of 'unprecedented' resources across various provinces of the country to ensure the success of the 2026 harvest and threshing season, in implementation of the directives of the President of the Republic, Mr. Abdelmadjid Tebboune, aimed at enhancing national production and achieving food security. The ministry clarified in a statement that preparations for the season began in the southern provinces, as part of an approach aimed at improving the efficiency of crop collection, reducing losses, and organizing transportation and storage operations.

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Algeria - The Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Fisheries, Yassine Mahdi Walid, discussed with the U.S. Deputy Secretary of State, Christopher Landau, opportunities to develop cooperation between the two countries in the agricultural sector, according to a statement from the ministry.