With the approach of the month of Ramadan, the subject of high prices for red meat resurfaced! Indeed, this is a subject that has so preoccupied citizens, given the upward turn in prices! In detail, the increase in red meat prices these days is estimated at 25% compared to last year! Indeed, the prices displayed are obviously not within the reach of all groups in society, especially for the ordinary citizen.
In order to curb the increase in prices, the responsible authorities have proposed several solutions. However, this is just ink on paper. Adopting the barter system (merchandise for African cattle), importing European beef… Indeed, no measures have really been taken at the time of writing these lines. Thus, the Algerian citizen remains between a rock and a hard place.
It should be noted that the price of a kilo of red meat exceeded 2,000 DA. In addition, cattle breeders have listed some factors that explain this price surge. The main concerned still aspire to help from the government, in view of the rise in fodder prices. The vice-president of the National Federation of Breeders said that no breeder has received his share of barley, so far. Knowing that this operation is usually done in October.
Rising red meat prices: the SG of the UGCAA speaks
The secretary general of the General Union of Algerian Tradesmen and Craftsmen (UGCAA), namely Hazab Benchohra, has indicated that certain measures will be taken before the month of Ramadan to regain control over the prices of red meat. Indeed, the same official indicated that the responsible authorities plan to import quantities of meat, before the holy month.
The Secretary General also reassured Algerian consumers that the prices will be within reach of all social categories. This in coordination between the Ministry of Agriculture and the Ministry of Commerce. It should be noted that these are statements by Hazab Benchohra, granted to the channel Ennahar Tv.
