The Agriculture Ministry, on Wednesday, announced an increase in the prices of grain purchased from farmers for the 2022 harvest. The price offered for the purchase of durum wheat will rise from TND 100 to TND 130 /quintal (30% increase), that of soft wheat from TND 80 to TND 100 /quintal (+25%) and barley and triticale from TND 69 to TND 80 /quintal (+16%).
This measure, taken in coordination with the Ministry of Trade and Export Development, will help increase the production of field crops, which is likely to reduce grain imports and strengthen food security in Tunisia, the department said.
The Ministry will work to ensure better productivity during the 2021-2022 season, through the improvement of harvesting conditions, the same source added.
