Many different products are cultivated in Tunisia, especially pulses. These represent an important source of nutrition for both humans and animals and are also used to fertilise the land.
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In Tunisia, pulses mean mainly broad beans, which represent 39% (2009-2014 average) of the total pulse crops.
| Broad bean production (tons) | |
| 2009/10 | 24,720 |
| 2010/11 | 32,570 |
| 2011/12 | 35,278 |
| 2012/13 | 33,000 |
| 2013/14 | 23,457 |
"In the past five years, the average broad bean production was of around 23,000 tons on almost 30,000 hectares. The crops are located mainly in the north of the country, and in Jendouba, Nabeul, Siliana, Kef, Beja, Bizerte and Manouba in particular," explains Agri Didon Tunisia.
The main varieties are Luz de Otono and Mamdouh, which are harvested and sold between January and late May.
"In the past three years, Tunisia exported 1,100 tons on average especially towards Libya, France and Italy. Other countries like Germany and the Arab peninsula are also starting to purchase Tunisian broad beans."
Agri Didon Tunisia broad beans are packaged in plastic or cardboard crates.
As regards the Libyan situation, company managers say that "this year trade slowed down and blocked two weeks ago. Only small volumes reach the country."
Contacts:
Sami Chaari
Agri Didon Tunisia
76, Avenue Habib Bourguiba Appt A-1-1
2080 Ariana (Tunisia)
Cell.: +216 22 33 74 10
Email: s.chaari@agrididon-tunisia.com
Web: www.agrididon-tunisia.com