Cosumar Highlights Strategic Role in Moroccan Agriculture and Food Security at SIAM

Cosumar, a cornerstone of Morocco's agricultural landscape, has once again underscored its pivotal role at the International Agricultural Exhibition in Morocco (SIAM). Under the royal patronage of King Mohammed VI, the company's presence at this prestigious event serves to reinforce its commitment to national food sovereignty and the sustainability of the Moroccan sugar industry. This year's SIAM, themed 'Sustainable Animal Production and Food Sovereignty,' perfectly aligns with Cosumar's mission and the broader transformations occurring within Morocco's agricultural sector, emphasizing food security and environmental efficiency.

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Cosumar reaffirms its position as a key player in the national agricultural system and a strategic pillar in strengthening the Kingdom's food sovereignty and the sustainability of the Moroccan sugar chain.

The company's participation is a testament to its ongoing efforts to foster a more competitive, resilient, and territorially balanced national sugar chain. Cosumar's long-standing partnership with over 80,000 farmers across the Kingdom is a key pillar of this strategy. The recent agricultural season saw remarkable success, with sugar beet production exceeding two million tons—a 74% increase from the previous season—and sugar cane production reaching 278,000 tons. This resulted in nearly 281,000 tons of white sugar, a nearly 50% surge, demonstrating the effectiveness of Cosumar's aggregation model even amidst climatic challenges.

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The dynamics of the sector during the last agricultural season reflect the effectiveness of the aggregation model adopted, which enabled positive results despite climatic challenges.

Looking ahead, the 2025/2026 season shows even greater promise, bolstered by significant rainfall that has replenished reservoirs to approximately 73% capacity. This improved water availability allows for ambitious cultivation plans, including expanding sugar beet cultivation to 60,000 hectares by the 2026/2027 season. Cosumar is leveraging these positive indicators to advance the goals of the Sectoral Contract-Program aiming for 620,000 tons of domestically produced white sugar by 2030, thereby enhancing Morocco's self-sufficiency in this strategic commodity. Furthermore, the company is embracing smart agriculture technologies, integrating AI, drones, and digital platforms like 'Tayssir' to optimize production, reduce water consumption by up to 80%, and cut input usage by 30%, showcasing a forward-thinking approach to agricultural innovation.

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Sugar beet production exceeded two million tons, a significant increase of 74 percent compared to the previous season.