صحافة بلادي صحيفة إلكترونية مغاربية متجددة على مدار الساعة تعنى بشؤون المغرب الجزائر ليبيا موريتانيا تونس
AlgeriaThe intense heat wave hitting Algeria during the summer imposed a new reality on the agricultural sector, after farmers were forced to modify work and irrigation methods to protect crops and livestock from the repercussions of record high temperatures.
In the state of Boumerdes, a number of farmers, including citrus and vine growers, intensified watering operations to confront the drought and heat stress that affected trees, at a time when climatic conditions contributed to the spread of fungal diseases, which increased concerns about the quality of production and the size of crops.
Poultry farms were also greatly affected, as breeders resorted to running fans and spraying water continuously to mitigate the effects of the high temperature. One of the owners of poultry farms in the state of Tipaza confirmed that he lost a large part of the herd, and only had about 1,500 chickens remaining out of 2,500.
Agricultural specialists believe that heat waves are no longer a passing seasonal phenomenon, but rather have become a permanent climate challenge that requires the adoption of new methods, including smart irrigation techniques, and the cultivation of varieties that consume less water and are more able to withstand harsh climatic conditions.
These developments come in light of the widespread effects of the heat wave on various sectors, as Algeria witnessed during the past days a widespread power outage that included 16 states, coinciding with recording the highest level of electricity consumption in the country’s history, as a result of the significant rise in temperatures.
The Civil Protection Services also announced the extinguishing of hundreds of fires that broke out in recent days, while the Meteorological Services expected temperatures to reach49°CIn desert areas, with bypass45 degreesIn some northern and coastal states, this heralds continued pressure on the agricultural sector in the coming weeks.
Source:“My press”
