Evening – Increasing grain fields to 74,000 hectares
A report discusses the expansion of grain cultivation areas in Mascara Province, where it is expected to reach 74,000 hectares during the current agricultural season, up from 56,000 hectares scheduled for last season. The farming focuses on crops such as hard wheat, soft wheat, barley, and chickpeas, with a heavy reliance on rainfall, which has impacted production; the harvested area amounted to 50,000 hectares out of 59,000, with 9,000 hectares damaged due to natural factors. Harvesting operations delivered over 730,000 quintals of grains, the highest figure recorded by the province in years of drought, with an average yield of 14 quintals per hectare. Additionally, Mascara supplies 98% of its hard wheat seed needs and 118% of its soft wheat seed requirements, while barley covers 30% of its seed needs, with efforts underway to expand local seed production through specialized planting programs. Investments include constructing modern warehouses and developing new agricultural projects such as planting fig, almond, pistachio, and argan trees, along with preparing rural roads and providing irrigation water—more than 1,000 permits have been issued for borehole drilling. In terms of scientific research, Mustafa Stambouli University in Mascara ranks highly, with 11 innovative projects accepted and five professors promoted within an international classification of top scientists. This reflects the university’s commitment to enhancing scientific research and supporting innovative projects.
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