Cereal crops: Agriculture Ministry sets seed prices for 2026/2027 season

Tunisia's Ministry of Agriculture, Water Resources, and Fisheries has announced official prices for seeds for the upcoming 2026/2027 cereal season. This initiative aims to provide economic stability for farmers and ensure optimal supply before planting begins.

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The price of a quintal of selected durum wheat seeds is set at 170 dinars, an essential raw material for national food sovereignty.

The ministry has set the price for selected durum wheat seeds at 170 dinars per quintal, recognizing durum wheat as a crucial component of national food security. Soft wheat seeds will be available at 140 dinars per quintal. Additionally, high-quality barley and triticale seeds are priced at 130 dinars per quintal. For ordinary commercial seeds subject to state controls, barley will be sold at 115 dinars per quintal.

In a move to support agricultural research and innovation, the ministry will implement a 3% surcharge on the base price of selected seeds. This additional fee will cover plant variety rights, intended to remunerate scientific research and the development of new seed varieties. This measure is part of a broader strategy to secure essential production factors and prevent logistical tensions within the agricultural sector.

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Selected wheat seeds will be exchanged at 140 dinars per quintal, while quality barley and triticale are indexed at 130 dinars per quintal.

The ministry's plan involves injecting strategic volumes of selected and certified commercial seeds into approved sales points across all production basins. This proactive regulatory approach is designed to safeguard the sector against disruptions and ensure the success of the upcoming harvest, reinforcing the country's food sovereignty.

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A 3% increase will be applied to the base rate of the quintal for all categories of selected seeds governed by commercial exploitation contracts.