Morocco’s Beni Mellal-Khenifra Region Welcomes Fish Farming Boom

Rabat – The Beni Mellal-Khenifra region, in central Morocco, is reaping the benefits of a flourishing fishing farming sector as traditional agriculture suffers the effects of drought. The region is on its way towards becoming a Moroccan aquaculture hub that will improve the production of fish products in the region, Morocco’s state media reported. The growing fish farming industry also supports traditional agricultural methods in the region. Asian carp raised on fish farms consume harmful plants in water that is used to irrigate fields. By fighting the eutrophication of irrigation water, fish farming is helping to ensure a better quality of water for irrigation and to fight against the proliferation of macrophytes in irrigation canals. Farmers in the Beni Mellal-Khenifra region consider fish farming to be one of the most beneficial sectors for cleaning dams and water reservoirs, the source explained. The practice supports local irrigation systems and delivers better water for ...