Authorities launched the agricultural campaign for the new season in Biskra province at the end of the week of 31 October 2026. Officials designated a total target area of 29,016 hectares for cultivation across the province. This initiative aims to reach a production target of 728,891 quintals of various crops for the current season.
Crop Targets and Yields
Durum wheat production is set at 310,592 quintals, cultivated over 9,706 hectares. Officials anticipate an average yield of 32 quintals per hectare for this variety.
Soft wheat cultivation accounts for 6,429 hectares of the total area. The production target for this crop is 186,441 quintals, based on an expected yield of 29 quintals per hectare.
Barley production targets comprise 231,858 quintals across 12,881 hectares. Authorities project a yield of 18 quintals per hectare for the barley harvest.
Preparation and Monitoring Committees
Officials installed a unified window for the agricultural season on 23 July 2026 to streamline operations. The provincial committee for monitoring the plowing and sowing process followed this action when it was installed on 17 August 2026. Members of the provincial committee for monitoring the campaign subsequently held a formal meeting on 20 October 2026 to evaluate progress and coordinate field activities. These bodies remain responsible for oversight throughout the current season in Biskra province.
Equipment and Financial Support
Provincial authorities processed 26 applications for the 'Rafi' loan to support local farmers. Of these submissions, 23 applications received approval, while two remain under study. Officials rejected one application.
Agricultural operations in Biskra province rely on an existing inventory of machinery to meet seasonal production targets. Available equipment includes 2,038 tractors and 935 plows. Farmers also have access to 1,629 fertilizer spreaders and 152 seeders to facilitate sowing activities. To support the harvest phase, the province possesses 23 seed harvesting machines. These assets are distributed across the region to ensure that cultivation goals proceed as planned throughout the current agricultural season.
Storage Capacity and Infrastructure
Biskra province maintains seven storage centers to support the current agricultural campaign. These facilities provide a total storage capacity of 100,000 quintals. Authorities utilize this infrastructure to manage the anticipated crop yields across the region. The network of storage centers remains available to accommodate the harvest volumes projected for the season.
