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Agriculture & Agribusiness
Minister of Agriculture Confirms Acceleration of Completion of the National Gene Bank to Enhance Food Security

Minister of Agriculture Confirms Acceleration of Completion of the National Gene Bank to Enhance Food Security

The Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Fisheries, Yassine Walid, emphasized the need to adhere to international standards for gene banks and to expedite addressing the recorded shortcomings in order to activate the National Gene Bank project, considering it a strategic scientific establishment in the field of enhancing national food security. These statements came during a field visit yesterday, Saturday, which led the minister to the experimental and research station Mehdi Boualam (Municipality of Baraki) affiliated with the National Institute of Agricultural Research in Algeria, where he inspected the various departments and laboratories that this scientific facility includes, and learned about the progress of equipping it with the necessary material and human resources in preparation for its entry into service.

Mar 8, 2026echoroukonline.com
Agriculture & Agribusiness
The President orders to double resources and activate proactive vigilance to combat locusts

The President orders to double resources and activate proactive vigilance to combat locusts

The President, Mr. Abdelmadjid Tebboune, during a Council of Ministers meeting he chaired today, Sunday, ordered to double the resources allocated to combat the spread of locusts, with strict activation of proactive vigilance cells. According to the Council of Ministers' statement, following a presentation on the status of the locust control operation, 'the President ordered to double the resources to combat the phenomenon of locust swarms threatening agricultural crops in the far south.'

Mar 8, 2026radioalgerie.dz
Agriculture & Agribusiness
اقتصاد | الإذاعة الجزائرية

Ibrahim Mouhouch: Algerian agriculture covers 75 percent of food needs

Professor Ibrahim Mouhouch, a member of the National Council for Scientific Research and Technology and an expert in water economy and management, revealed that agricultural production in Algeria now covers about 75 percent of the food basket for Algerians, emphasizing the importance of utilizing modern technologies in agriculture to increase both the quantity and quality of crops, thereby avoiding any food dependency.

Mar 8, 2026radioalgerie.dz
Sustainability & Green Economy
British Center: Algeria Has the Most Resilient Food System in Africa

British Center: Algeria Has the Most Resilient Food System in Africa

Algeria has been ranked as the first African country with the most resilient food system, according to the Resilient Food Systems Index (RFSI) published by the British think tank 'Economist Impact'. In this ranking, which evaluates 60 countries worldwide, Algeria ranks 32nd globally with a score of 64.66 points, making its food system the most robust on the African continent.

Mar 7, 2026echaab.dz
Sustainability & Green Economy
Algeria's Food System is the Most Resilient in Africa

Algeria's Food System is the Most Resilient in Africa

Algeria has been ranked as the first African country with the most resilient food system, according to the Resilient Food Systems Index published by the British think tank 'Economist Impact'. In this ranking, which evaluates 60 countries worldwide, Algeria ranks 32nd globally with a score of 64.66 points, making its food system the most resilient on the African continent. Algeria leads the continental ranking, ahead of South Africa, which is ranked 38th globally with a score of 62.65 points, and Egypt in 39th place with a score of 62.18 points. These three countries are the only ones on the continent that have reached a level of resilience considered relatively satisfactory, with scores ranging between 60 and 70 points. On a global level...

Mar 7, 2026echoroukonline.com
Agriculture & Agribusiness
FAO: Global Food Prices Rise for the First Time in Five Months

FAO: Global Food Prices Rise for the First Time in Five Months

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) revealed that global food prices recorded an increase in February 2026 after five consecutive months of decline. A report from the organization indicated that the average global food price index reached 125.3 points in February, compared to 124.2 points in January, marking a slight monthly increase. View the full content on Echourouk Online.

Mar 7, 2026echoroukonline.com
Regulatory & Legal
New Facilities for Acquiring Fishing Equipment to Come into Effect Soon

New Facilities for Acquiring Fishing Equipment to Come into Effect Soon

The General Directorate of Fisheries and Aquaculture announced a new anticipated measure allowing fishing professionals to import engines intended for coastal fishing vessels less than five years old, in a move aimed at supporting the sector's activity and enhancing the national maritime fleet. The Director General of Fisheries and Aquaculture at the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development and Fisheries, Miloud Taria, stated in a statement to 'APS' that the regulatory text related to this measure will be published soon in the official journal, confirming that this measure is part of supporting fishing activities and improving working conditions for professionals in the sector. Read the full content on Echourouk Online.

Mar 7, 2026echoroukonline.com
Investment & FDI
Soon.. New Incentive Measures to Support Investment in Fisheries

Soon.. New Incentive Measures to Support Investment in Fisheries

The General Directorate of Fisheries and Aquaculture announced a new anticipated measure allowing fishing professionals to import engines intended for coastal fishing vessels less than five years old, in a move aimed at supporting the sector's activity and enhancing the national maritime fleet. The Director General of Fisheries and Aquaculture at the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development and Fisheries, Miloud Taria, stated in a statement to 'APS' that the regulatory text related to this measure will be published soon in the official journal, emphasizing that this measure comes as part of supporting fishing activities and improving working conditions for professionals in the sector. Read the full content on Echourouk Online.

Mar 7, 2026echoroukonline.com