Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has issued instructions to reorganize the country's agriculture, rural development, and sea fishing sectors. The goal is to enhance the sector's performance and ensure a steady supply of agricultural products in the national market. President Tebboune has instructed the preparation of a new local organization plan for agriculture, focusing on greater transparency and more accurate statistics.
The President has also ordered the creation of an office for dry legumes, while keeping grains under the purview of the Algerian Professional Grains Office. Furthermore, he has instructed the immediate establishment of a special statistics service to collect data on various activities and professions related to the agriculture sector. This move aims to improve the country's ability to regulate production and meet national market needs.
As part of the restructuring efforts, President Tebboune has decided to redistribute responsibilities within the sector. He has appointed a minister delegate for sea fishing and a secretary of state for forests, aiming to enhance the management of these areas and improve their performance. The President has also emphasized the need to prepare for the upcoming agricultural season, starting from November.
President Tebboune has stressed the importance of preventing land abandonment and hoarding of agricultural production. He has ordered measures to combat all forms of agricultural production hoarding and retention by farmers, highlighting that the state has opened the way for the acquisition of strategic agricultural products at the best prices. Additionally, he has banned the use of corn as green feed for livestock.
The President has also instructed the Minister of Agriculture to prepare a new presentation before the Council of Ministers, focusing on the implementation of these recommendations and the effects of putting the agricultural guidance law into action. Moreover, President Tebboune has called on the government to enhance control mechanisms for imported products and materials.
In a related development, President Tebboune has ordered the reinforcement of the legal framework with severe penalties for those involved in importing materials that threaten public health. He has also urged the government to mobilize its services around the clock to protect citizens' health and security. The President has emphasized the need for strict controls on imported products.
Finally, President Tebboune has congratulated Algerian scientist Noureddine Melikchi on being honored by having a program named after him for life. The President expressed his pride in this recognition of Melikchi's contributions, highlighting Algeria's pride in his achievements as one of the most important scientists of our time.
Key points
- The Algerian government aims to improve the agriculture sector's performance and ensure a steady supply of agricultural products.
- President Tebboune has ordered measures to prevent land abandonment and combat hoarding of agricultural production.
- The government will enhance control mechanisms for imported products and materials to protect public health.
