Sousse: Grain harvest estimated at 98,904 quintals (CRDA)

Sousse: The Regional Agricultural Development Authority (CRDA) in Sousse has estimated the grain production in the region for the current agricultural season at 98,904 quintals. A working session held on Wednesday under the chairmanship of local governor, Nabil Ferjani, kicked off the barley harvest, while the durum harvest was scheduled for June 3. During the meeting, Emna Rouin, an engineer from the CRDA's crop production department, said that the drop in rainfall and high temperatures had had a negative impact on crop growth, as the harvestable sown area was estimated at 9,112 hectares out of a total sown area of 21,307 hectares. With an estimated harvest of 54,390 quintals, the Msaken delegation leads the region in terms of grain production for the current agricultural season, followed by the Sidi El Hani delegation with 11,160 quintals. During the meeting, it was stressed that a number of precautions should be taken to ensure a successful harvest season and to prevent the crop from being damaged by f ire. Source: Agence Tunis Afrique Presse