Algeria takes measures to revitalize livestock farming and red meat production

The Ministry of Agriculture held a national meeting on December 1 to implement a "new strategy" to revitalize the livestock industry and red meat production, addressing the price hikes caused by the shortage of red meat in the market. Participants included representatives from meat processing companies, livestock farmers, representatives from the National Farmers' Association, and the National Farmers' Union of A. The meeting announced several important measures to reduce and regulate feed prices, ensuring a stable supply of feed. Firstly, it was ensured that grain cooperatives across the country would supply sufficient barley throughout the year, setting the price of barley at 3900 dinars per qintar (1 qintar = 100 kilograms), approximately 30 US dollars. Currently, the price of barley in the black market is 5000 dinars per qintar, approximately 38 US dollars. Secondly, the subsidized barley price for breeding livestock will be maintained at 2500 dinars per qintar, approximately 19 US dollars. The Ministry of Agriculture also instructed the National Livestock Feed Office to supply compounded feed made of bran, corn, and soybeans, setting the price of sheep feed at 3150 dinars per qintar, approximately 24 US dollars; and the price of cattle feed at 3300 dinars per qintar, approximately 25 US dollars. The Ministry of Agriculture also stipulated that the price of bran sold to feed processing plants and livestock farmers should not exceed 1800 dinars per qintar, approximately 14 US dollars. The Ministry of Agriculture announced that it will strictly monitor the implementation of these measures, reaffirming that it will provide reliable guarantees to enterprises and farmers, striving to revitalize the livestock industry of A and increase red meat production.