Morocco decreases the area reserved for sugar crops

Published 2021년 2월 18일

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The article highlights a significant decrease in the cultivation area of sugar crops during the 2020/2021 agricultural season, with a notable drop to 45,000 hectares from the usual 55,000 hectares. This decline is largely attributed to the high water consumption of sugar crops, which has led farmers to shift their focus to less water-intensive crops. The most significant reduction has been observed in irrigated regions, as farmers express concerns over potential water scarcity. As a result, Morocco is currently falling short of its sugar production goals, with the high water usage of sugar cane also contributing to environmental concerns. Efforts are being made to enhance the technical aspects of sugar cultivation to boost yields and offset the losses incurred due to the reduced irrigated areas.

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The area of sugar crops has been on a downward trend for several years. The area reserved for sugar crops decreased during the 2020/2021 agricultural season. At issue: their high water consumption, which forces farmers to turn to other crops. According to Mohamed Alamouri, President of the Moroccan Confederation of Agriculture and Rural Development, the area of sugar crops has increased to 45,000 ha against the usual 55,000 ha. A downward trend more observed in irrigated regions and which is explained by the fear of insufficient water in the dams. Indeed, “the country provides coverage of its sugar needs, at only 50%. The reason for this is the high water consumption of sugar cane, which poses a real problem, even pushing some farmers in regions such as Loukos to abandon this crop altogether. In addition, its performance decreases from year to ...

Source: Agrimaroc