The Algerian province of Biskra has kicked off its new farming season, with a target of cultivating over 29,000 hectares of land. The campaign, which started on October 31, 2026, aims to boost local production of grains and winter crops. The initiative was launched at a farm in the Houth region, in the presence of the province's governor. This move is part of efforts to support farmers and provide them with the necessary resources to ensure a successful harvest.
According to the Biskra provincial agricultural services, the province aims to produce 728,891 quintals of various crops during the new farming season. The target area of 29,016 hectares will be used to grow several types of crops, including hard wheat, soft wheat, and barley. Hard wheat is expected to yield 310,592 quintals on 9,706 hectares, with an anticipated return of 32 quintals per hectare. Soft wheat is expected to produce 186,441 quintals on 6,429 hectares, with a yield of 29 quintals per hectare.
In addition to hard and soft wheat, the province also aims to produce 231,858 quintals of barley on 12,881 hectares, with an expected return of 18 quintals per hectare. These targets highlight the importance of grain crops in the province's agricultural program and the need to provide the necessary technical and material conditions to achieve the desired results. To support farmers, the province has set up a unified network for the farming season, which has already approved 23 loan requests out of 26 submitted.
The province has also established a provincial committee to monitor the harvesting and sowing process, which was set up on August 17, 2026. A operational committee has been formed to oversee the activities related to the process, and a meeting of the provincial committee was held on October 20 to discuss the campaign. To ensure the success of the season, the province has significant material resources, including 935 tractors, 152 sowing machines, and 1,629 fertilizer spreaders.
The province also has 2,038 tractors, 23 seed harvesting machines, and seven storage centers with a total capacity of 100,000 quintals. These resources will help support farmers throughout the campaign and ensure that crops are collected and stored efficiently. The agricultural services in Biskra are optimistic about achieving their targets, thanks to the coordination between different stakeholders and the support provided to farmers.
The new farming season is expected to boost the local economy and reinforce the province's position as a major agricultural producer. The authorities are working to provide farmers with the necessary tools and resources to improve their yields and increase production. This will not only benefit the local community but also contribute to the country's overall food security.
Overall, the launch of the new farming season in Biskra province marks an important step towards achieving the country's agricultural goals. With the right support and resources, farmers in the province are well-positioned to increase their yields and contribute to the country's food security. The authorities will continue to monitor the situation and provide support to farmers as needed.
Key points
- The Algerian province of Biskra aims to cultivate over 29,000 hectares of land during the new farming season.
- The province targets production of 728,891 quintals of various crops, including hard wheat, soft wheat, and barley.
- The authorities have provided significant material resources, including tractors, sowing machines, and storage facilities, to support farmers during the campaign.
