Agriculture & Agribusiness

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Organization of the National Exhibition for Cheeses and Dairy Products on this date

Organization of the National Exhibition for Cheeses and Dairy Products on this date

The Ministry of Foreign Trade and Export Promotion, in coordination with the Tizi Ouzou Wilaya, is organizing the National Exhibition for Cheeses and Dairy Products under the slogan “From Local Quality to Export Horizons,” from April 11 to 15, 2026, with the participation of producers, manufacturers, and experts in the milk and dairy sector from various wilayas. According to a statement from the responsible ministry, the exhibition aims to highlight the local quality of Algerian products and open new export horizons by showcasing national production capacities, encouraging innovation in milk processing, supporting producers to access export markets, and enhancing the competitiveness of their products. Read the full content on الشروق أونلاين

Mar 16, 2026echoroukonline.com
Agriculture & Agribusiness
Arrival of desert locust swarms in western Algeria.. FAO warns

Arrival of desert locust swarms in western Algeria.. FAO warns

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) warned of the continued arrival of desert locust swarms in western Algeria, as scattered adult insects spread in the center of the country, with small groups and swarms moving from Mauritania towards the region. The FAO noted in its March 2026 bulletin that these mature adult insects have multiplied in multiple locations, increasing the risks to agricultural lands in Algeria and Morocco. View the full content on Echourouk Online.

Mar 16, 2026echoroukonline.com
Agriculture & Agribusiness
With 800,000 metric tons annually.. Algeria is the third largest producer of barley in Africa

With 800,000 metric tons annually.. Algeria is the third largest producer of barley in Africa

The agency 'Ecovan', specialized in the African economy, revealed that Algeria produced an average of 800,000 metric tons of barley annually between 2021 and 2023, making it the third largest producer of barley in Africa. The agency reported that this production covers about 42% of the local demand of approximately 1.9 million metric tons annually, reflecting the importance of enhancing local production alongside imports to meet the growing market needs for this vital crop. Watch the full content on Echourouk Online.

Mar 16, 2026echoroukonline.com
Agriculture & Agribusiness
Algeria on the Threshold of Production Sovereignty in the Dairy Sector

Algeria on the Threshold of Production Sovereignty in the Dairy Sector

The General Union of Algerian Traders and Artisans (UGCAA) confirmed that Algeria is currently witnessing a structural transformation in the dairy market, gradually shifting from a model based on intensive imports of milk powder to a model relying on local production of fresh milk and its derivatives, which could potentially allow for a significant reduction in the import bill in the future, saving about 600 million dollars annually in hard currency. The union revealed that Algeria's imports of milk powder reached about 343 million dollars in 2025, with a significant reliance on Uruguay, indicating the widening gap between local production and national consumption. Watch the full content on Echourouk Online.

Mar 15, 2026echoroukonline.com
Sustainability & Green Economy
Inauguration of the National Committee for Forest Protection for 2026

Inauguration of the National Committee for Forest Protection for 2026

The Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Fisheries, Yassine Mahdi Walid, oversaw the inauguration of the National Committee for Forest Protection for 2026, tasked with enhancing the fire prevention and combat system and improving readiness to face them, along with the announcement of the launch of the forest fire prevention and combat campaign for this year on May 1st. The inauguration ceremony took place yesterday, Saturday, at the headquarters of the General Directorate of Forests in the presence of its Director General, Jamal Tawahiriah, where the minister emphasized that forest fires represent one of the major risks facing the country, pointing out their close link to human behaviors, in addition to their increasing severity due to global climate changes. Watch the full content on Echourouk Online...

Mar 15, 2026echoroukonline.com
Sustainability & Green Economy
A System of 6 Principles to Prevent Forest Fires

A System of 6 Principles to Prevent Forest Fires

Yassine Mahdi Walid, Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Fisheries, proposed a system of six principles to prevent forest fires. This was announced during the inauguration of the National Committee for Forest Protection for the year 2026, which includes 27 members representing 14 sectors and 13 institutions and bodies. In this context, Yassine Walid emphasized the work on developing a comprehensive system based on the following:

Mar 15, 2026radioalgerie.dz
Regulatory & Legal
Seizure of over 10 tons of bananas intended for speculation in Souk Ahras

Seizure of over 10 tons of bananas intended for speculation in Souk Ahras

The security services of Souk Ahras province seized over 10 tons of bananas intended for hoarding and speculation, arresting two individuals involved in storing them without legal justification. The security services reported that the operation was carried out following a sudden raid on a warehouse where the owner was acquiring significant quantities of bananas and deliberately refraining from selling them to create a shortage.

Mar 14, 2026echaab.dz