12th edition of the Pomegranate Moussem in the Fkih Ben Salah province

The 12th edition of the Pomegranate Moussem opened last Thursday in the rural commune of Ouled Abdellah in the Fkih Ben Salah province, with the aim of promoting this product renowned for its nutritional value and medicinal virtues.This event, which continued until November 22 at the initiative of the Zidania Association for Culture and Social Development in partnership with the Al Khalfia rural commune, aims to contribute to the promotion of the "Sefri pomegranate" (yellow pomegranate) and the development of rural tourism.To promote this product, this variety of pomegranate has been labelled, two storage and refrigeration units with a capacity of 400 tonnes and a packaging unit have been built, and cooperatives have been supported in the marketing and export of this local product.The Tadla Regional Office for Agricultural Development (ORMVAT) contributed to the promotion of Sefri pomeg…