Algerian agriculture is drawing international attention with notable development and increased production in cereals, soy derivatives, and olive oil. This progress, highlighted by estimates from the US Department of Agriculture, reflects Algeria's ongoing efforts to boost local production, enhance food security, and reduce reliance on external sources.<\/p>\n
For cereals, US Department of Agriculture estimates project Algeria's production to reach approximately 4.65 million tons in 2026, including 3.2 million tons of wheat\u2014a 7 percent increase from the previous season\u2014and 1.35 million tons of barley, marking a 13 percent rise. Algerian authorities anticipate an even higher, record-breaking harvest approaching 5 million tons, a figure supported by United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) expectations of the largest crop since 2019. Algeria currently allocates about 1.8 million hectares for wheat, one million hectares for barley, and 80,000 hectares for oats, with ongoing expansion of agricultural areas, particularly in the south. Investments in seeds, fertilizers, mechanization, and irrigation technologies have contributed to improved yields, notably amidst climatic conditions and rainfall scarcity in North Africa.<\/p>\n
Significant growth has also been observed in the soy sector. Soymeal production, primarily used for livestock and poultry feed, increased from an annual average of 758.6 thousand tons between 2016-2025 to 1.29 million tons in 2024, and an anticipated 1.74 million tons in 2025. This surge is linked to the operationalization of new soy crushing plants, enabling Algeria to develop local processing capabilities and reduce dependence on imported processed products. Additionally, soy oil production surpassed 400 thousand tons in 2025, up from 297 thousand tons in 2024. In olive oil, the US Department of Agriculture estimated Algeria's production at approximately 76 thousand tons for 2025, driven by the expansion of olive cultivation into steppe regions and ongoing technical programs aimed at developing this activity. These increases in production, expanded cultivated areas, and developing processing industries reinforce the agricultural sector's role in achieving food security and diversifying the national economy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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