April 24, 2012

Algeria's 2012 grain production forecast up

Algeria's 2012 grain production is still likely to be a good crop for this year, forecasting 5.5 million tonnes up 31 percent from last year’s ouput, says the Agriculture Ministry.

Algeria’s grain planting season completed under favourable climatic conditions throughout the country. Government estimates indicate that 3.3 million ha of grain were planted. Durum continues to account for the biggest portion of the planted area followed by barley and bread wheat. Indications are that farmers are becoming more favorable to certified seeds and fertilisers. Algeria remained one of the world’s largest importers of wheat in 2011. Cereal products accounted for about 37 percent of total food imports bill in 2011.

Wheat imports were up by close to 42 percent to just over seven million tonnes. Durum imports were up by 48 percent and bread wheat by 39 percent.

In May 2011, the Ministry of Agriculture suspended the tax on private durum imports for an indefinite period because of the high world market prices.

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