Watermellon Prima S1 - Skikda University Partner

09/10/2026

❇️ This video shows cattle grazing on a sorghum plot at its second cutting stage at our demonstration site in Sétif, Algeria, as part of the European WATERMELLON project – PRIMA Section 1. The first cut of the sorghum was harvested and sold as silage, while the regrowth from the second cut is being used for direct grazing by the farmer’s cattle. This strategy aims to maximize the value of sorghum production, optimize the use of available forage resources, and better balance forage supply with dairy production requirements. By combining silage production for sale with direct grazing, the farmer seeks to improve the economic profitability of the cropping system while supporting the quality of final product from livestok activity. This practical approach highlights the potential of locally adapted forage management strategies to better promote more sustainable, resource-efficient, and resilient livestock farming systems in the Mediterranean region.

28/09/2026

❇️ Last assessment of Sorgho biomass yield before the second harvest in WATERMELLON project prima section 1. Interaction between researchers and farmer to better improve the assessment of both agronomic and socio-economic services of Sorgho rotated crop in Setif demo site

11/09/2026

Titre : The flexible water tank contributed to the survival of fish in the natural hill-side in our Demo site after a severe period of drought, which was further aggravated by excessive water withdrawal for irrigated vegetable production.
Under the WATERMELLON project (PRIMA Section 1), we have now started rainwater harvesting and water collection using the project's water-harvesting technique, contributing to more sustainable water management in the agricultural system.
In parallel, our sorghum crop has demonstrated a high level of drought tolerance and remarkable resilience, particularly during the most recent severe drought period from mid-July to the end of August. Despite the last hard climatic conditions, the crop maintained satisfactory growth and development, highlighting its potential as a resilient forage crop under water-limited Mediterranean conditions.

02/09/2026

https://watermellon.eu/10-prima-and-eu-funded-projects-join-forces-at-tropentag-2026-to-advance-mediterranean-sustainability-dialogue/

02/09/2026

❇️ The video of the Presentation of the WATERMELLON Project (PRIMA Section 1) on Skikda National Radio FM
Yesterday During the Misk El Zaytoun radio programme on Skikda National Radio FM, Prof. Latati Mourad presented the WATERMELLON project (PRIMA Section 1), highlighting its main objectives, innovative concept, and key results.
This participation provided an excellent opportunity to introduce the WATERMELLON project to the local community and raise awareness of the importance of sustainable water management and rainwater harvesting in the face of climate change.
The discussion also highlighted the relevance of the project for semi-arid regions of Algeria, which are part of the broader Mediterranean basin and are increasingly affected by water scarcity and climate variability.
The presentation contributed to strengthening the project's visibility and promoting its innovative approaches for improving water-use efficiency, climate resilience, and sustainable agricultural production in Mediterranean semi-arid regions.

02/09/2026

❇️ Presentation of the WATERMELLON Project (PRIMA Section 1) on Skikda National Radio FM
During the Misk El Zaytoun radio programme on Skikda National Radio FM, Prof. Latati Mourad presented the WATERMELLON project (PRIMA Section 1), highlighting its main objectives, innovative concept, and key results.
This participation provided an excellent opportunity to introduce the WATERMELLON project to the local community and raise awareness of the importance of sustainable water management and rainwater harvesting in the face of climate change.
The discussion also highlighted the relevance of the project for semi-arid regions of Algeria, which are part of the broader Mediterranean basin and are increasingly affected by water scarcity and climate variability.
The presentation contributed to strengthening the project's visibility and promoting its innovative approaches for improving water-use efficiency, climate resilience, and sustainable agricultural production in Mediterranean semi-arid regions.

01/09/2026

🎙️ Don’t Miss It!

Join us today at 4:00 PM on the official page of Algerian Radio – Skikda for a special interview about the WATERMELLON Project – Section 1

🎙️ With Professor Mourad Laatati, who will discuss the project, its objectives, and its importance in promoting sustainable agricultural development and efficient resource management.

🕓 Today at 4:00 PM
📻 Official page of Algerian Radio – Skikda

Stay tuned and don’t miss this special meeting!

19/08/2026

#تعزية

ببالغ الحزن والأسى، تلقّى فريق مشروع WATERMELLON S1 نبأ وفاة والد السيد نصر الدين الواحدي.

وبهذا المصاب الجلل، نتقدم إليه وإلى كافة أفراد عائلته بخالص التعازي وصادق المواساة، راجين من المولى عز وجل أن يتغمد الفقيد بواسع رحمته، ويسكنه فسيح جناته، ويلهم أهله وذويه جميل الصبر والسلوان.

إنا لله وإنا إليه راجعون.
اللهم اغفر له وارحمه وأسكنه فسيح جناتك.

14/08/2026

❇️ The Algerian Coordinator of the WATERMELLON Project (PRIMA Section 1) will present the project’s innovative Water Harvesting and Farming Technique System (WFTS) and its objectives during the First National Symposium on Mountain Agriculture and the Rural Economy.
The WFTS will be presented as an alternative and sustainable solution for improving water availability and resilience to drought in agroforestry systems and mountain agriculture.

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#مشاركة
يسرّنا أن نعلن عن مشاركة البروفيسور الباحث
في

تحت شعار" نحو رؤية وطنية لتنمية المناطق الجبلية وتعزيز الاقتصاد الريفي، بولاية سكيكدة أيام: 01_02_03 سبتمبر 2026.

نثمّن مشاركتكم ونعتزّ بثقتكم في هذا الحدث الهام الذي يجمع الخبرات، يعزّز الشراكات، ويفتح آفاقاً جديدة لتطوير القطاع الفلاحي ودعم الاقتصادالريفي والتنميةالمستدامة.

: تعاون_ بحث_ تطور.










#تونس

12/08/2026

❇️ Assessment of fish framing system in WATERMELLON demo site in Setif region