Algerian President Abdelmadjid Teboune, who is also the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces and Minister of National Defense, recently presided over a cabinet meeting. The meeting was dedicated to examining the current state and future prospects of Algeria's agriculture, rural development, and fishing sectors. This meeting was initially scheduled for October 4, 2026, and was presented by the Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development, and Fishing.
The Algerian government has taken steps to improve the country's agricultural sector. President Teboune has instructed the Minister of Agriculture to prepare a new plan for local agricultural organization. This plan aims to increase transparency and accuracy in agricultural statistics. The President also ordered the creation of a specific office for dry legumes. This will be separate from the Algerian Professional Grains Office, which will continue to handle grains.
To address delays in supplying the national market with consumer goods, a new service for statistics will be immediately established. This service will cover all activities and professions related to the agriculture sector. President Teboune also instructed the Minister of Agriculture to prepare a plan for distributing tasks in the fishing sector. This task will be assigned to a delegated minister under the Minister of Agriculture. A secretary of state for forests will be appointed under the same ministry.
In preparation for the upcoming harvest season, starting in November, the government will focus on equipping necessary machinery. This will be done in terms of quantity and quality for all production areas. The President has also prohibited the abandonment of arable land without justification. The goal is to encourage modern and contemporary agriculture. Furthermore, the President emphasized the need to combat hoarding and retention of agricultural production by farmers.
The Algerian government has opened up opportunities for purchasing strategic agricultural products at competitive prices. President Teboune has also banned the use of corn as animal feed. This decision was made because it did not positively impact meat production and led to a sharp decline in grain corn. Additionally, the President stressed the importance of combating fraud in the agricultural sector, from production to distribution and supply.
To ensure the protection of public health and safety, the government will strengthen monitoring laboratories at ports and airports. The focus will be on major ports such as Oran, Mostaganem, Algiers, Jijel, and Annaba. The President also announced stricter penalties for smuggling products that threaten public health across borders. Moreover, the President ordered a review of the functioning and organization of companies under the agriculture sector.
The President instructed the Minister of Agriculture to prepare a special presentation for the cabinet. This presentation will focus on the implementation of these recommendations and their impact. The goal is to ensure that these measures are effectively carried out to improve Algeria's agricultural sector. The President's decisions aim to modernize and develop the sector, ensuring a more efficient and transparent system.
Key points
- The Algerian government has introduced 10 key decisions to revamp the agriculture sector.
- A new plan for local agricultural organization will be prepared to increase transparency and accuracy in agricultural statistics.
- The use of corn as animal feed has been banned due to its negative impact on meat production.
Reporting sources
- 10 قرارات مفصلية في الفلاحة.. · Ech-Chaab
