The Tunisian government has launched a national program to supply sheep for Eid al-Adha 2027, with a focus on providing 30,000 heads of cattle. The program, presented at a working session in Zaghouan, aims to limit speculation, organize marketing circuits, and preserve citizens' purchasing power. The initiative is part of the country's efforts to ensure food security.
The program will provide sheep exclusively by weight through structured sales points. It also includes an integrated approach to support the acquisition and fattening of animals, provision of food and financing, and technical and veterinary accompaniment of herds. This approach aims to guarantee quality animals in the best conditions.
The working session detailed the conditions for joining the program and the financial and technical benefits reserved for breeders. An early adhesion to the program was encouraged to allow good preparation for the season. The governor of the Zaghouan region, Karim Brengi, called for mobilizing regional structures and intensifying fieldwork to accompany breeders wishing to join the program.
The program's objectives, components, and implementation mechanisms were presented during the session. The initiative aims to support breeders and consumers alike. By organizing marketing circuits, the government hopes to reduce speculation and ensure a stable supply of sheep for Eid al-Adha.
The program's integrated approach includes support for animal acquisition, food provision, financing, and technical and veterinary accompaniment. This comprehensive approach aims to guarantee quality animals and ensure the success of the program. The government has encouraged breeders to join the program early to ensure a smooth implementation.
Karim Brengi, the governor of Zaghouan, emphasized the importance of mobilizing regional structures to support breeders. He called for intensifying fieldwork to accompany those wishing to join the program, which will benefit both breeders and consumers. The program is part of Tunisia's efforts to ensure food security and stability.
The national program to supply sheep for Eid al-Adha 2027 is a key initiative to ensure food security and stability in Tunisia. With 30,000 heads of cattle to be provided, the program aims to meet the demands of citizens during the festive season. The government's efforts to organize marketing circuits and preserve citizens' purchasing power are expected to have a positive impact on the country's food security.
Key points
- The program aims to provide 30,000 sheep for Eid al-Adha 2027.
- The initiative includes an integrated approach to support animal acquisition, food provision, financing, and technical and veterinary accompaniment.
- The program seeks to limit speculation, organize marketing circuits, and preserve citizens' purchasing power.
