Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development and Fisheries Sid Ali Khaldi visited the wilaya of Timimoun on 20 October 2026 to inspect the BF Algeria project. This joint Algerian-Italian venture focuses on the production of grains and legumes. During the visit, Sid Ali Khaldi stated, "The importance that the public authorities attach to this structural project." He urged stakeholders to "exert more efforts to achieve the set goals, reflecting the strength of the Algerian-Italian partnership." Sid Ali Khaldi also called on officials to "coordinate with various services and specialized research institutions in Algeria, especially in the field of strategic crops." He noted, "The project will enhance the national food industry, in addition to being a driver for local development, given the job opportunities and economic activity it will provide for the residents of Timimoun province."
The BF Algeria project is a significant initiative that shows the ongoing cooperation between Algerian and Italian agricultural interests. As a joint Algerian-Italian venture for the production of grains and legumes, the project is designed to utilize advanced agricultural techniques to improve domestic output. The visit by Minister Sid Ali Khaldi served as a formal assessment of the progress made at the site, allowing the Minister to evaluate the implementation of the project’s operational framework. By engaging directly with the project management, Sid Ali Khaldi sought to ensure that the development remains aligned with national agricultural priorities.
Scope of Agricultural Investment
The BF Algeria project encompasses a total land area of 36,000 hectares within Timimoun. This agricultural development site serves as the primary location for the production of grains and legumes planned under the Algerian-Italian partnership. The vast scale of the 36,000 hectares requires significant logistical planning and infrastructure support to ensure that the land is effectively managed for high-yield farming. The project covers a total area of 36,000 hectares, which is considered a critical asset in the effort to increase the production of essential food commodities within the region.
Sonelgaz completed the construction of an electrical generator to support the operational requirements of the site. This infrastructure project provides 17 megawatts of power to the facility. The installation ensures the availability of energy for the machinery and irrigation systems necessary for large-scale crop cultivation. Sonelgaz constructed an electrical generator with a capacity of 17 megawatts to power the project, a move that is essential for the reliability of the site's automated irrigation systems and heavy-duty agricultural machinery. The 17 megawatts of power provided by Sonelgaz will sustain the daily operations of the facility, ensuring that the irrigation schedules are maintained without interruption. By securing this power supply, the BF Algeria project is better positioned to meet its production targets for grains and legumes, thereby contributing to the broader objectives of the Algerian-Italian partnership in the agricultural sector. The integration of this power infrastructure represents a milestone in the development of the Timimoun site.
