The Ministry of Agriculture has launched an appeal to Tunisians residing abroad and visitors to Tunisia to avoid the introduction of plants and plants likely to carry pathogens. This measure aims to protect national agricultural wealth in the face of an increase in cross-border diseases and pests.
A call for vigilance at the borders
In an official statement, the Ministry of Agriculture, Water Resources and Fisheries urged Tunisians living abroad to refrain from bringing plants, seeds or plants when traveling to Tunisia. These products can carry harmful insects or pathogens capable of causing significant damage to domestic crops.
The same appeal is also addressed to visitors and guests of Tunisia arriving through all land, sea and air border crossings.
A growing threat on a regional and international scale
According to the ministry, this measure comes in a context marked by the multiplication of plant diseases and invasive pests on a regional and global scale. The increased movement of people and goods increases the risks of the spread of harmful organisms, endangering agricultural production and ecological balances.
Authorities stress that some infections can cause considerable economic losses and require years of effort to eradicate.
Food safety protection
The Department of Agriculture insisted on the importance of preserving national food security and protecting agricultural sectors, considered a strategic pillar of the Tunisian economy. Prevention remains, according to the ministry, the most effective way to avoid the introduction of diseases that are difficult to contain once established.
This vigilance is part of Tunisia’s commitments in terms of biosecurity and phytosanitary protection. The ministry calls for the cooperation of all citizens and travelers in order to respect the phytosanitary instructions in force.
