AreaTunisia

Commodity GroupOilseeds, oils and meals

CommodityOlive oil

Date23/08/2023

Policy CategoryProduction

Policy InstrumentSector development measures

DescriptionAnnounced a strategy to promote olive oil production, while raising exports and domestic consumption over the coming decade. The Ministry of Agriculture, Water Resources and Fisheries plans to improve olive oil production by replanting 1 000 ha of old olive groves with new varieties each year and converting 10 000 ha of rainfed groves to high-density plantations annually.