Sousse Farmers’ Union Praises Rainfall
The head of the Regional Union of Agriculture and Fisheries in Sousse, Hassaan Al-Latif, confirmed that the recent rainfall in the delegations of Sousse Governorate is a good harbinger for a promising agricultural season, motivating farmers to start planting well. He called for the availability of essential inputs such as ammonium and DAP fertilizers, which are necessary for both olive trees and major crops, to avoid the difficulties faced by farmers last season due to a shortage of inputs. He also emphasized the need to supply high-quality grains, with a portion allocated to Sousse Governorate, in line with the Ministry of Agriculture’s policy to achieve self-sufficiency in staple crops and support national food security. He pointed out that cultivated areas in the north have decreased in favor of olive cultivation, attributing this to reduced farmers’ profits, which necessitates revising grain acceptance prices. Additionally, he called for a swift revision of the decision to have water associations oversee irrigation zones, as this has led to a decline in irrigated agriculture, with some areas like Boufakkar, Nefza, and Kenda suffering despite rising water prices.
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