Tunisia expects grain harvest to exceed 12 million quintals

Tunisia is projected to achieve a grain harvest surpassing 12 million quintals this season, a figure consistent with the previous year's yield. The forecast was announced by Salwa Ben Hdid, the CEO of the Office des céréales, during the official opening of the wheat harvest at the Kedia agricultural complex.

Officials emphasized the mobilization of agricultural ministry structures to guarantee the smooth operation of harvest collection, storage, and distribution. Rail transport is expected to play an increasingly vital role in enhancing the capacity of collection centers and streamlining grain delivery. The government is also focusing on developing climate-resilient seed varieties to improve per-hectare yields and strengthen the overall resilience of the cereal sector.

On the ground, the quality of the wheat is reported as satisfactory. Ali Ferchichi, president of the Bousalem cereal cooperative, noted that favorable climatic conditions, including recent rainfall, have contributed to the harvest. The cooperative's storage capacity is around 11,000 quintals, with infrastructure ready for evacuation via truck and rail. Regional estimates for the Jendouba governorate alone exceed 1.7 million quintals. Despite beneficial rains, disruptions in fertilizer supply have negatively impacted productivity per hectare.

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The quantities received this season benefit from favorable climatic conditions, particularly thanks to the rainfall recorded in the region.