Harvest Season Opens in El Oued, Reinforcing Food Security and Agricultural Development
The 2025/2026 harvest season officially commenced on Wednesday, 13 May 2026, in the Chekchak area of Ben Guecha Municipality, El Oued Province, marking another significant milestone in the region’s agricultural calendar and highlighting the growing contribution of agriculture to national food security and economic development.
The opening ceremony was presided over by the Governor of El Oued Province, accompanied by the President of the Provincial People's Assembly, in the presence of local civil and security authorities, agricultural stakeholders, and representatives of academic and research institutions.
The Higher School of Saharan Agriculture was represented at the event by Dr. Ahmed MENNAI and Dr. Abdelmounaim KHEMMOULI, accompanied by a group of students. Their participation reflects the School’s commitment to supporting the agricultural sector through field engagement and experiential learning, while providing students with valuable opportunities to connect their academic training with the realities of agricultural practice.
The harvest season represents a key stage in the agricultural cycle of the province, embodying the collective efforts invested by farmers and sector stakeholders throughout the growing season. It also carries strong expectations for productive yields that will contribute to local development and support the sustainability of agricultural production.
The event further highlighted the strategic importance of agriculture in El Oued, a province that has emerged as a national model for land reclamation and the development of Saharan agriculture through the adoption of modern technologies and the effective utilization of both natural and human resources.
Beyond marking the culmination of a season of dedication and hard work, the launch of the harvest campaign reflects a broader vision centered on strengthening food security and advancing sustainable development, in line with Algeria’s aspirations for a more diversified and resilient economy.
