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Morocco Projects Record Grain Harvest Amidst Improved Rainfall
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Morocco Projects Record Grain Harvest Amidst Improved Rainfall

From Hespress · (2d ago) Arabic Positive tone

Translated from Arabic, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Morocco's grain production is projected to reach 90 million quintals this season due to improved rainfall.
  • Fruit production, particularly olives, citrus, and dates, has also shown excellent performance, contributing to a projected 15% increase in agricultural GDP.
  • The country's dam water reserves have reached 13 billion cubic meters, ensuring irrigation needs and supporting a new irrigation program.

Morocco is experiencing a significant agricultural upswing this season, with grain production expected to hit an impressive 90 million quintals. This optimistic forecast, announced by Minister of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, and Rural Development and Water and Forests, Ahmed Boudraâ, is largely attributed to a substantial improvement in rainfall across the kingdom's agricultural regions. The positive impact of these rains is palpable, extending beyond grains to other vital sectors.

Grain production is expected to reach 90 million quintals this season.

— Ahmed BoudraâMinister of Agriculture announcing the projected grain harvest.

Minister Boudraâ highlighted the stellar performance of fruit-bearing trees, with olives, citrus, and dates showing particularly strong yields. This agricultural bounty is projected to boost the gross domestic product (GDP) from agriculture by approximately 15% compared to the previous year. Furthermore, the increased rainfall has replenished the nation's dams, bringing water reserves to 13 billion cubic meters, representing a nearly 76% fill rate. This vital water supply will secure irrigation for the spring and summer planting seasons, paving the way for an ambitious irrigation program in the coming agricultural year.

Fruit trees recorded excellent performance, especially olives, citrus, and dates, confirming the positive trend this season.

— Ahmed BoudraâHighlighting the strong performance of key fruit crops.

These encouraging indicators arrive after a prolonged period of severe drought that had significantly impacted Morocco's agricultural sector and rural economy. In the face of global geopolitical crises and economic shifts, the Moroccan government implemented concrete measures to ensure the continuity of agricultural activities, support farmers, and maintain a stable supply to the domestic market. The resilience shown by the agricultural sector, coupled with strategic government support, underscores Morocco's commitment to food security and economic stability, even amidst challenging international circumstances. The focus also extends to livestock, a strategic pillar for food security, with Morocco boasting a substantial head of sheep, goats, cattle, and camels, ensuring significant production of meat and milk for national consumption.

The agricultural GDP is expected to increase by about 15 percent compared to last year.

— Ahmed BoudraâProjecting the growth in the agricultural sector's contribution to the national economy.
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Originally published by Hespress in Arabic. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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