Photo by Pexels
Tunisia is experiencing a remarkable boom in tropical fruit cultivation, with the launch of 120 new agricultural projects dedicated to dragon fruit in several governorates, according to Mohamed Dhaw, a farmer and specialist in tropical agriculture. In a statement to Diwan Fm, Dhaw added that interest in this crop is continuously growing among Tunisian farmers, driven by strong demand on international markets. He particularly encourages young investors to turn to this innovative production, especially in the face of water scarcity and climate change, stating that dragon fruit is a profitable alternative to traditional crops. The specialist also highlights that dragon fruit is distinguished by its abundant production over a six-month period, high nutritional and health value, high prices on the market, and the possibility of cultivation on small surfaces, in greenhouses, or on rooftops, with low water consumption. Meanwhile, on Sunday, November 23, 2025, the public garden of Grombalia, in the governorate of Nabeul, hosted the first edition of the Dragon Fruit Festival, organized at the initiative of Mohamed Dhaw and the local council. The event brought together specialists and experts from the agricultural sector and aimed to promote the cultivation of this tropical fruit among Tunisian farmers. The festival included scientific interventions on the conditions for successful cultivation, irrigation, and fertilization methods, as well as tasting workshops and plant sales stands to encourage agricultural diversification.
