مجلة ابن خلدون للإبداع والتنمية
Volume 8, Numéro 2, Pages 30-45
2026-10-20

The Role Of Steppe And Desert Agriculture In Enhancing Food Security In Algeria

Authors : Bouchekifa Hamid .

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the role of agriculture in steppe and desert regions in enhancing food security, focusing on the Algerian context, with the goal of understanding the challenges and opportunities available in these areas. Desert agriculture demonstrates its capacity to transform arid environments into platforms for sustainable food production by effectively utilizing limited resources: water, soil, energy, and innovation in the face of climate change and water scarcity. This type of agriculture is a key contributor to food security by increasing and diversifying local production and providing more stable livelihoods for desert populations and the general population of Algeria. This study was conducted using a combination of research methods, including statistical data and expert opinions in agriculture and rural development in Algeria. The study's findings point to multiple challenges facing agricultural development in steppe and desert regions, but also reveal new opportunities to enhance agricultural productivity and promote sustainability in these harsh environments. This study highlights the importance of understanding and analyzing the challenges and opportunities in agricultural development in steppe and desert regions, which will contribute to guiding agricultural policies and programs to achieve food security in Algeria.

Keywords

Agricultural, Arid areas, Desert areas, Algeria, Food security.