Today, in the Hassad and Ghazala districts of Ghazala city, Bizerte Governor Salem Ben Yacoub officially launched the regional olive harvesting and processing season. He highlighted the important economic, developmental, and social impact of the olive sector not only locally but across Tunisia.
Key Preparations and Collective Efforts
The Governor applauded the agricultural sector’s extensive preparations, including contributions from farmers, organizations, and local administration. This year, a portion of the season’s revenue will finance a specialized facility to manage olive by-products, seeking to address waste management sustainably.
Production Projections
The Regional Agriculture Department estimates an output of 12,800 tons of olives, translating to roughly 2,600 tons of olive oil this season.
Logistics and Environmental Initiatives
The region has prepared 25 mills—15 modern and 10 traditional—and facilities for managing olive waste in Mateur and South Bizerte, plus storage tanks for collecting by-products before treatment. A new collaboration with 14 mills will permit olive by-products to be spread over 200 hectares, reducing their environmental impact.
Strategic Importance of the Olive Sector
The olive sector has increased steadily each season, with Bizerte now cultivating 20,000 hectares, including 860 hectares of organic olive groves producing around 151 tons of oil.
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