Agriculture Ministry Addresses Milk Crisis
The Ministry of Agriculture, Hydraulic Resources, and Fisheries confirmed that the dairy sector crisis in Tunisia results from both structural and circumstantial factors. Since 2020, a series of measures have been implemented to support the system, including revising milk prices at the farm level, increasing collection grants, and developing a plan to rebuild the herd. Key reasons behind these challenges include the impact of climate change, particularly drought years and water shortages, which have affected forage production and increased reliance on processed feeds. Additionally, the global rise in input prices has disrupted the balance between production costs and selling prices. The sector's fragmentation and the small size of farmers' herds have made them more vulnerable to shocks. Between 2020 and 2024, several ministerial councils have adjusted milk prices, supported farmers, capped feed prices, and developed a plan to rebuild the herd, all aimed at restoring balance to the dairy system.
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