Heba Press
The Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Rural Development, Water and Forests, Ahmed Al-Bouari, unveiled a series of measures aimed at supporting the agricultural sector and relaunching the economy, during his first appearance before Parliament.
Among the most important of these measures, the minister took an immediate decision prohibiting the slaughter of ewes and cows capable of giving birth, with the aim of protecting the national herd and increasing the herd, with the aim of balancing the market. and improve food security.
Al-Bawari explained that restoring the national herd to previous levels is a priority, especially given the challenges that have led to a decline in the herd and an increase in red meat prices.
The minister said that among the factors affecting this situation were the lack of rain and the decrease in vegetation cover, in addition to the high cost of imported food, which affected the local supply of meat.
These measures aim to promote local production and reduce the impact of economic and environmental factors on the agricultural sector.
