Introducing Taxes on Herders and Farmers

Mohamed Ahmed Ould Mohamed Lemine, the Minister of Interior and Decentralization, has proposed to the mayors the imposition of taxes on farmers and herders, as well as on all local resources. This proposal comes at a time when farmers and herders, within the framework of municipal activities, are demanding support and organization for their agricultural and pastoral activities, insisting they should not be left alone to face the challenges of this sector.

Their demands include:

- Securing feed for herders and fertilizers for farmers.

- Providing veterinary care services, including vaccinations and treatments for livestock.

- Ensuring water facilities such as wells and dams to secure water availability for agriculture and grazing.

- Organizing campaigns to combat diseases and epidemics.

- Organizing campaigns to combat diseases and epidemics.

- Providing financial support and credit facilities to enhance production and development

- Offering security protection for farms and livestock on the borders with Mali, to protect against theft and assaults..