Tunisian teams tackle olive canker in Mahdia
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Webdo
Tunisia’s Ministry of Agriculture has deployed technical teams to tackle bacterial olive canker after outbreaks were detected in Melloulech, in Mahdia Governorate. The operations began in late September 2026 and include farm inspections, pruning affected trees and disposing of debris by controlled burning, according to the ministry.
Tunisia’s Ministry of Agriculture has launched emergency action against olive tree canker after outbreaks were detected in production areas in Melloulech, in Mahdia Governorate, according to the ministry.
Since late September 2026, technical teams have been assessing the damage and working to curb the spread of the bacterial disease. Multidisciplinary teams are inspecting affected farms and identifying infected olive trees. Central and regional services are monitoring the situation on the ground.
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