Morocco ranks second in the world in green bean production

Morocco is seeking first place in the world for green bean exports. The increase in the area reserved for the cultivation of green beans in Morocco continues to bear fruit. Indeed, thanks to the Green Morocco Plan, the Kingdom already occupies the second place in the world in the production of this vegetable, in terms of yield. The area of green beans in Morocco increased from 6,000 hectares in 2017 to 8,000 hectares in 2020, while agricultural production reached more than 200,000 tons. And Morocco is on track to continue its expansion given the yield which currently stands, according to Challenge.ma, at 25 tonnes / hectare. If Morocco has particularly distinguished itself in the production of this vegetable grown mainly in the regions of Agadir, Skhirat, Mohammedia and Casablanca, it is because it has climatic conditions favorable to the development of this culture. This advantage means that the Kingdom is very dynamic in exports, as it supplies quality beans 12 months out of 12, ...