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Grain that the actual number in operation is somewhere between
390 and 400, with a capacity estimate at about double
their actual output of around 13 million tonnes a year. The
sector is entirely controlled and regulated by the state, with a
system of quotas for the distribution of wheat to the mills by
the national cereals office OAIC, on the basis of their theoretical
capacity. Prices at different stages of the wheat to flour to
bread processing chain are controlled by the government.
" However, the government still aims to reduce imports of
bread wheat, " the attaché said. " Thus, it continues to sensitize
consumers to decrease consumption of bread to avoid waste
in order to decrease demand on bread (common) wheat. This
may affect consumption in the future. "
Barley is consumed mainly as grain in animal feed by
sheep, cattle, and camels, with small amounts consumed as
green fodder, the report said. Minor amounts are used for human
traditional foods (couscous and bread).
" Algeria's breweries consume small amounts of barley,
generally imported from Europe, " the report said. " Barley
consumption is a function of weather-related pasture conditions.
In general, bad pasture conditions result in increased
demand for imports.
" Consumption has trended upward since 2000, with increasing
animal numbers, particularly sheep. Demand will increase
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slightly with the new development plan that encourages camel
and goat breeding in the south of Algeria. "
In an Oct. 21, 2021, report on agricultural biotechnology in
Algeria, the attaché explained that a Ministry of Agriculture
decree of Dec. 24, 2000, " prohibits all import, production,
distribution, and commercialization and utilization of genetically
engineered plant materials. "
" This decree prevents Algeria from developing, commercializing,
or importing genetically engineered (GE) products,
including live plants or pieces of live plants, including
their dormant buds, tendrils, grafts, tubers, rhizomes,
cuttings, shoots, or seeds intended for propagation and reproduction, "
the attaché said. " The only exception is for research
purposes. "
The report noted that media reports, the main source for
consumers' awareness of biotechnology, are " usually unfavorable,
especially when it relates to the food and agricultural
sectors. "
Chris Lyddon is World Grain's European correspondent. He may be contacted
at: cajlyddon@gmail.com
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