The olive harvesting season in Tunisia's Mednine province is set to begin on October 15, according to the Regional Delegate for Agricultural Development, Amar Jamai. This year's season is expected to be weak, with an estimated production of 30,000 tons of olives, significantly lower than the 90,000 tons produced in the previous season. The decline in production is attributed to a lack of rainfall and a prolonged heatwave.
The Mednine province has 147 olive oil presses with a daily processing capacity of 4,500 tons, as well as a storage capacity of 16,000 tons. The region is also expected to produce around 30,000 cubic meters of olive oil byproducts, with 25,000 cubic meters to be used for fertilizing 500 hectares of land. The authorities are preparing for the harvest, which will take place in the Sidi Makhlouf delegation.
The olive sector is a significant contributor to the local economy, and the decline in production is expected to have a negative impact on the region's olive oil revenues. The Regional Delegate for Agricultural Development emphasized the need for careful planning and management to mitigate the effects of the challenging climate conditions.
The Mednine province is one of Tunisia's main olive-producing regions, and the olive harvesting season is an important event in the local calendar. The season is expected to provide a boost to the local economy, but the decline in production may affect the livelihoods of farmers and agricultural workers.
The authorities are working to support farmers and olive producers in the region, with measures to improve irrigation and crop management. The government is also investing in infrastructure, including the construction of new olive oil presses and storage facilities.
The olive harvesting season in Mednine is expected to create employment opportunities for thousands of workers, both directly and indirectly. The sector is also an important source of foreign exchange earnings for Tunisia, with olive oil being one of the country's main agricultural exports.
The Regional Delegate for Agricultural Development, Amar Jamai, has called on farmers and olive producers to work together to overcome the challenges facing the sector. He emphasized the importance of adopting modern farming practices and investing in technology to improve productivity and efficiency.
Key points
- This year's olive harvesting season in Mednine is expected to be weak due to a lack of rainfall and a prolonged heatwave.
- The Mednine province has 147 olive oil presses with a daily processing capacity of 4,500 tons.
- The authorities are working to support farmers and olive producers in the region, with measures to improve irrigation and crop management.
