President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has instructed the government to dedicate all necessary resources to significantly increase grain production across the country. The directive came during a meeting presided over by the President, who also serves as Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces and Minister of National Defense.
Following a presentation on the 2026 roadmap for the agricultural sector, President Tebboune emphasized the strong commitment to modernizing this strategically vital area. He stressed the need for utmost attention to agriculture and ordered the continued streamlining of the sector.
President Tebboune underscored that increasing per-hectare yield remains a top priority. He mandated the adoption of scientific methods throughout all stages of cultivation, implemented through an integrated strategy involving agricultural experts and engineers. This approach will take into account seed quality and the specific characteristics of each region and its soil.
Furthermore, the President directed a review of the agricultural guidance law, encompassing mechanisms for regulating and controlling agricultural output. He emphasized the importance of reducing imports in the agricultural sector without creating shortages in the market, encouraging the establishment of specialized cooperatives, particularly with the new incentives offered by the state.
The Minister of Agriculture was instructed to find “appropriate and urgent” solutions to revive the production of red and white meat, ensuring that these efforts meet the needs of the national market through the active participation of producers and breeders.
Reiterating the principle that land belongs to those who cultivate it, President Tebboune affirmed the state’s commitment to continuing the regularization of agricultural land for actors and stakeholders in the field. He linked this commitment to achieving optimal levels of production. The President’s directives signal a renewed push for agricultural self-sufficiency and sustainable growth within the Algerian economy.
