Chickpea production in Algeria did not improve inspite of intensificacion of agricultural services. Drought has been the major retardant as the crop is generally sown in spring. Winter sowing has, however, opened new opportunities for increased chickpea production and if research and transfer of technology is properly directed to extend this technology it would greatly benefit farmers, perticularly if the prices are set at an attractive level. There is also scope for expanding the area under cultivation, which would additionally increase total production to bridge the current gap between the demand and supply.