An informational day on promoting potato cultivation and consumption was held in the city of Douz, under the supervision of the Ministry of Agriculture, Water Resources and Maritime Fishing, and the Ministry of Defense. The event aims to expand the areas allocated to potato cultivation in southern Tunisia, in light of climate change and water scarcity. The program is part of the National Program for the Multiplication of Potato Seeds.
The event was attended by several officials, including Drisaf Ben Ahmed, in charge of managing the General Directorate of Agricultural Production at the Ministry of Agriculture, Water Resources and Maritime Fishing. The day's activities included presentations and discussions on the importance of potato cultivation and the benefits of using national seeds.
Soad El Matmati, General Director of the Joint Professional Complex for Vegetables, highlighted the importance of the informational day in promoting the potato sector. She emphasized that the event aimed to introduce the sector and present the advantages of using national seeds during production seasons, which contributes to enhancing the available capabilities to develop this product and expand production areas.
The event is part of the efforts of the Tunisian government to support the agricultural sector, particularly in the southern region. The region faces challenges related to climate change and water scarcity, which affect agricultural production. The promotion of potato cultivation is expected to contribute to improving food security and supporting local farmers.
The informational day included discussions on the challenges facing potato farmers and the means of supporting them. The participants also emphasized the importance of developing the potato sector and expanding production areas. The event is expected to have a positive impact on the agricultural sector in Tunisia, particularly in the southern region.
The National Program for the Multiplication of Potato Seeds aims to improve the production of potato seeds and reduce dependence on imported seeds. The program includes several initiatives, including the creation of seed production units and the training of farmers on modern agricultural techniques.
The promotion of potato cultivation in Tunisia is expected to have a positive impact on food security and the economy. Potatoes are a major crop in Tunisia, and their production contributes significantly to the country's food supply. The expansion of potato cultivation is also expected to create new job opportunities for local farmers and contribute to the country's economic growth.
Key points
- The event aims to expand the areas allocated to potato cultivation in southern Tunisia.
- The program is part of the National Program for the Multiplication of Potato Seeds.
- The promotion of potato cultivation is expected to contribute to improving food security and supporting local farmers.
