A delegation of fifteen Italian companies specializing in agricultural equipment and advanced technologies is anticipated in Alger on September 28 and 29, 2026. This economic mission, organized by the Italian Trade Agency (ICE) in collaboration with FederUnacoma, aims to capitalize on Algeria's ongoing modernization within its agricultural sector. The participating Italian firms are set to introduce more than just tractors and harvesters; they will also present solutions for agricultural digitalization, smart irrigation, storage, and equipment tailored for crops and livestock, reflecting Algeria's significant agricultural potential, which includes over 8.6 million hectares of utilized agricultural land and a sector contributing approximately 15% to the national GDP.<\/p>\n
The Italian offensive aligns with Algeria's strategic focus on agricultural mechanization and digitalization. Authorities are actively pursuing initiatives such as the creation of the National Council of Agricultural Mechanization and the development of cooperatives to broaden access to modern equipment for farmers. Concurrently, Algeria is accelerating the digitalization of its agricultural sector, exemplified by the launch of the National Agricultural Information System, which aims to enhance data availability and decision-making. Professionals are also emphasizing precision agriculture to optimize resource use and improve yields, areas where Italian companies are keen to position their smart irrigation and digital tools to address Algeria's needs for increased productivity and water resource management.<\/p>\n
Existing commercial relations in agricultural machinery are already robust, with Italian exports to Algeria reaching nearly 35 million euros in 2024, a 34.9% increase year-on-year, positioning Italy as the second-largest supplier to the Algerian market. This cooperation extends to significant agricultural projects, notably the partnership with the Italian group Bonifiche Ferraresi and Algeria's National Investment Fund. This venture is developing approximately 36,000 hectares in the Adrar and Timimoun wilayas for cereals and legumes, incorporating crucial transformation and storage infrastructures, including twelve silos with a combined capacity of 62,000 tons. A successful wheat harvest was notably launched in May 2026 in Timimoun across 1,600 hectares, marking a transition from agreements to operational agricultural projects.<\/p>\n
The upcoming September mission is expected to further deepen agricultural cooperation, moving beyond mere equipment importation towards industrial partnerships, maintenance, training, and technology transfer. This aligns with Algeria\u2019s objective to enhance its production capabilities, improve yields, and expand Saharan agriculture. The comprehensive offerings from Italian companies\u2014covering machinery, irrigation, digital solutions, storage, training, and agricultural technologies\u2014foster complementarity that could lead to more structured partnerships, particularly in local production and knowledge transfer. This momentum builds on the Algero-Italian business forum held in Rome in July 2025, which saw hundreds of companies participate and resulted in numerous cooperation agreements, further solidifying agriculture as a key sector for diversifying bilateral exchanges, with over 150 Italian companies already established in Algeria.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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