Algeria Poised for Record Grain Harvest in 2025, Says Agriculture Minister
TÉBESSA — Algeria is on track to achieve a record grain harvest in 2025, declared Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Fisheries, Youcef Cherfa, during a press briefing on Thursday in the eastern wilaya of Tébessa.
Speaking to journalists during a working and inspection visit to several municipalities in the region, Minister Cherfa stated that 2025 will be “a landmark year for cereal production at the national level.” He noted that the country expects a substantial yield of various cereal crops across multiple provinces, with Tébessa alone projected to produce over 1.3 million quintals of durum wheat, soft wheat, and barley.
The minister attributed this anticipated surge in production to “the concerted efforts of sector leaders and farmers, as well as the support provided by the Algerian government.” He specifically highlighted state interventions in stabilizing the prices of seeds and fertilizers as key factors behind the expected success.
Cherfa emphasized that this initiative forms part of President Abdelmadjid Tebboune’s broader strategy to achieve self-sufficiency in cereal production. “The ultimate goal,” he explained, “is to eliminate dependency on imports and eventually position Algeria as a cereal-exporting country in the medium term.”
In addition to production forecasts, the minister addressed recent developments in agricultural land management. He announced that a joint decision by the Ministries of the Interior, Finance, and Agriculture regarding land regularization has resolved 94 cases of land-related disputes since the beginning of the year.
This regulatory measure will enable farmers to obtain official land titles, making them eligible for state benefits and subsidies. According to Cherfa, this step is expected to not only boost cereal production but also encourage broader agricultural investment across multiple sectors.
The minister’s visit underscores the government’s commitment to revitalizing the agricultural sector and strengthening food security, with 2025 set to mark a pivotal year in Algeria’s path toward agricultural independence.
