Cereal growers in Tiaret: 2026-2027 ploughing and sowing campaign launched
According to Radio Algerienne, the Agriculture Minister supervised the launch of the 2026-2027 ploughing and sowing campaign in Tiaret, on 300.000 hectares.
In short
According to Radio Algerienne, the Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Fisheries supervised in Tiaret the launch of the ploughing and sowing campaign for the 2026-2027 agricultural season. It covers an estimated area of 300.000 hectares. 98.000 quintals of seed and 25.000 quintals of fertiliser were made available to cereal growers.
Key points
- Launch supervised in Tiaret, commune of Sebaïne, for the 2026-2027 season
- Total area estimated at 300.000 hectares
- 98.000 quintals of seed and 25.000 quintals of fertiliser made available
- 2.566 tractors and 3.717 ploughs mobilised
- Foundation stone of a grain silo of one million quintals is on the programme
What the dispatch reports
According to Radio Algerienne, the Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Fisheries supervised the launch of the 2026-2027 ploughing and sowing campaign on Monday. It took place at the Si-Abdelkrim agricultural production unit, in the commune of Sebaïne, wilaya of Tiaret.
The agency adds that the minister asked for agricultural inputs, notably treated seed and fertiliser, and the necessary equipment to be made available to professionals of the sector.
Areas and means mobilised
According to Radio Algerienne, the director of agricultural services stated that the campaign covers a total area estimated at 300.000 hectares in the wilaya.
- 120.000 hectares for durum wheat
- 20.000 hectares for soft wheat
- 156.000 hectares for barley
- 4.000 hectares for oats
- 98.000 quintals of seed and 25.000 quintals of fertiliser for cereal growers
- 2.566 tractors and 3.717 ploughs mobilised
Other items in the visit programme
According to the agency, the programme includes laying the foundation stone of a cereal storage silo with a capacity of one million quintals.
A training agreement in agricultural specialities is to be signed between the Agriculture, Education and Vocational Training sectors. A cooperation agreement with Ibn Khaldoun university is also planned.
Frequently asked questions
What area does the 2026-2027 ploughing and sowing campaign cover in Tiaret?
According to Radio Algerienne, it covers a total area estimated at 300.000 hectares, including 120.000 hectares of durum wheat and 156.000 hectares of barley.
What means were mobilised in Tiaret?
According to Radio Algerienne, 98.000 quintals of seed and 25.000 quintals of fertiliser were made available to cereal growers. 2.566 tractors and 3.717 ploughs are mobilised.
What is the capacity of the announced storage silo?
According to Radio Algerienne, the cereal storage silo whose foundation stone is on the programme has a capacity of one million quintals.