The Minister of Agriculture, Hydraulic Resources and Fisheries, Ezzeddine Ben Cheikh, described the General Census of Agriculture 2026-2027 as a “historic event,” on Thursday, November 12, 2026, on the occasion of the launch of this national operation in the Béja governorate.
In a speech delivered before the census agents, the minister emphasized the importance of this initiative, presenting it as a first in Tunisia, stressing the collective responsibility required for its success, according to a correspondent from Tunisie Numérique.
A historic event for the Tunisian agricultural sector
Ezzeddine Ben Cheikh stated that the general census of agriculture constitutes an important step for the national agricultural sector.
The minister notably stressed the historic nature of this operation, noting that it is, according to his statements, the first general census of agriculture conducted in Tunisia.
This initiative aims to collect updated data on farms, their activities, their resources and their geographic distribution, in order to improve knowledge of the sector.
The minister calls on agents to assume their national responsibility
Addressing the agents mobilized for this operation, the Minister of Agriculture stressed the importance of their mission.
He stated that the work carried out by census agents represents a national duty and a major responsibility, requiring the commitment and mobilization of all stakeholders.
Ezzeddine Ben Cheikh also emphasized that the success of the census will depend on the involvement of the teams responsible for collecting information and their ability to ensure the smooth running of operations on the ground.
A collective mobilization to ensure the success of the 2026-2027 census
The minister called for joining forces to guarantee the success of this operation, which concerns the 2026-2027 agricultural campaign.
The census, officially launched in November across all governorates, relies on the direct collection of information from farm operators.
The data collected should enable the creation of a statistical base to support planning, the development of agricultural policies, and the evaluation of sector development programs.
Through his remarks, Ezzeddine Ben Cheikh also sought to remind the central role of census agents in achieving the objectives of this national operation.
