The Gafsa governorate in Tunisia is expecting a date production of 15,086 tons in the current season, according to Drisaf Ben Ahmed, the person in charge of managing the General Directorate of Agricultural Production at the Ministry of Agriculture and Water Resources. This represents a 5% decrease from the previous season's record production of 15,880 tons. The decline is attributed to various factors, including weather conditions and agricultural practices.
The Gafsa governorate has a total of 392,000 palm trees, with 322,000 of them being the Deglet Noor variety, which is known for its high-quality dates. The remaining 70,000 palm trees are of other varieties. The governorate's palm groves cover an area of approximately 3,800 hectares, with 580 hectares being old palm groves, 680 hectares being modern palm groves, and 2,600 hectares being private palm groves.
The date production in Gafsa governorate is a significant contributor to the local economy. In the previous season, the governorate produced a record 15,880 tons of dates, with 12,880 tons being of the Deglet Noor variety and 2,800 tons being of other varieties such as Moltaka, Qandah, Kentah, and Ammari. The production of dates in the governorate provides employment and income for many families.
The decrease in date production in Gafsa governorate is attributed to a 5% decline in production compared to the previous season. This decline is expected to have an impact on the local economy and the livelihoods of farmers who depend on date production. However, the governorate is working to improve agricultural practices and increase production in the future.
The Tunisian Ministry of Agriculture and Water Resources is working to support farmers in the Gafsa governorate and improve date production. The ministry is providing training and resources to farmers to help them improve their agricultural practices and increase production. The ministry is also working to promote the date industry in Tunisia and increase exports.
The date industry in Tunisia is an important sector that contributes to the country's economy. Tunisia is one of the top date-producing countries in the world, and the industry provides employment and income for many families. The Gafsa governorate is one of the main date-producing regions in Tunisia, and its production is highly regarded for its quality.
The current date production season in Gafsa governorate is expected to end soon, and farmers are working hard to harvest and process their dates. The production of dates in the governorate is a significant event, and it is expected to have an impact on the local economy and the livelihoods of farmers.
Key points
- The Gafsa governorate in Tunisia expects to produce 15,086 tons of dates in the current season, a 5% decrease from last year's record production.
- The governorate has a total of 392,000 palm trees, with 322,000 of them being the Deglet Noor variety.
- The date industry in Tunisia is an important sector that contributes to the country's economy and provides employment and income for many families.
