Algeria: President Tebboune mandates new strategy to boost agricultural production

In a Council of Ministers meeting held on November 8, 2026, President Abdelmadjid Tebboune introduced major reforms to organize the agricultural sector and stabilize rising food prices, particularly for potatoes, onions, and tomatoes. The President issued a firm directive to stop the practice of leaving agricultural lands fallow, requiring them to be fully exploited. To improve market supply, the government will establish a specialized agricultural statistics department and a new agency for pulses, while the state cereal office (OAIC) continues to oversee grains. Furthermore, the use of green maize as livestock feed has been prohibited to ensure the availability of grain maize. President Tebboune also called for early preparations for the next harvest season, increased access to mechanical equipment, and strict measures against hoarding and fraudulent distribution practices.