Private Agricultural Investments Reach 515.3 Million Dinars in 2025
The Agency for the Promotion of Agricultural Investments (APIA) announced on Tuesday that private agricultural investments approved for 2025 totalled ≈ 515.3 million dinars (MD), a 15.9 % increase compared with 2024.
Regional Development Offices (CRDA) Boost Small‑Farmer Funding
- 3,651 investment dossiers were approved by the Regional Agricultural Development Commissions (CRDA).
- Total value: 32.7 MD, directed to small‑scale farmers.
- Combined with the national figure, total approved agricultural investments reach 548 MD.
Job Creation & Subsidies
| Indicator | Amount | Share of Approved Investments |
|---|---|---|
| New jobs created | 3,015 positions | – |
| Subsidies granted | 120.1 MD | 23.3 % of the approved value |
| Additional CRDA subsidies | 12.8 MD | – |
| Loans to agricultural investors | >154 MD (≈30 % of total) | Funded 1,353 projects |
| Land‑credit facilities | 7.4 MD (including 3.2 MD for women entrepreneurs – 41 % of the total) | Enables integration of 452 ha of land into the economic circuit |
Sector‑by‑Sector Distribution (APIA‑approved)
| Sector | Investment (MD) | % Change vs. 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture (core) | 275.3 | +5.3 % |
| Agricultural services | 99.5 | – |
| Aquaculture | 88.1 | – |
| Fishing | 42.8 | – |
| Primary processing | 9.6 | – |
Demographic Focus
- Youth‑led projects: 51.1 MD (down 5.6 % from 2024).
- Women‑led projects: 18.6 MD.
- Foreign‑participated investments: 21 MD, a 162 % surge over 2024.
Overall Investment Landscape
- Total declared operations (2025): 5,962 projects worth 1,244.8 MD.
- 2024 figures: 6,761 operations worth 1,172.9 MD.
- Value growth: +6.1 % year‑on‑year.
Digital filing dominates: 75 % of operations were declared remotely, accounting for 82 % of the total investment volume.
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Source: APIA data released 17 February 2026.
