Tunisia’s Agriculture Minister Ezzedine Ben Cheikh announced a significant expected increase in the country’s grain harvest this season.
The harvest is projected to reach 1.8 million metric tons, marking a substantial 64% rise compared to the previous year.
This strong season is the first in five years for Tunisia, which has endured consecutive drought periods.
The sharp upturn in production is largely attributed to improved rainfall across key agricultural regions.
Minister Ben Cheikh described it as “a good season with about 1.8 million metric tons.”
Last year, Tunisia’s grain crop yielded approximately 1.1 million metric tons.
The country has been grappling with a deep financial crisis, exacerbated by rising global wheat prices and persistent dry spells.
This anticipated growth in grain production is expected to enable Tunisia to reduce its reliance on grain imports.
Over the past decade, Tunisia’s annual grain harvests have averaged around 1.5 million metric tons, while its consumption has been about 3.4 million metric tons per year.
This year’s strong harvest offers a much-needed boost to the Tunisian economy and food security.
