Pepper production in Morocco is slowed by various factors

Published 2024년 12월 20일

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The Souss Massa region, a major pepper production area, is experiencing a significant drop in pepper volumes due to colder temperatures and increased pressure from viruses. Producers are reporting a 30-40% reduction in production, with those who grew virus-sensitive varieties suffering the most losses. However, Morocco has set a new record for California pepper exports in 2024, with nearly 150,000 tons exported from January to August, an increase of 20% compared to the same period in 2023. However, recent challenges could limit this momentum in the coming months.
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The Souss Massa region, one of the main pepper production areas, is currently experiencing a significant drop in volumes due to colder temperatures and increased pressure from the Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus (TSW) and Pepper Mild Mottle Virus (PMMV). According to Obeida Mansour, a pepper producer based in Agadir, this has led to a 30-40% reduction in production on his farms. Nights in the region have seen temperatures drop to 8-9°C, with days peaking at 20-21°C. These climatic conditions have affected greenhouse crops, especially those that do not benefit from suitable protection. “Producers who opted for virus-sensitive varieties have suffered significant losses. At Universal Peppers, we have adopted resistant varieties on 60% of our hectares this season, which has allowed us to limit the damage.” But the virus pressure persists on the rest of our crops,” Mansour explained. This drop in production comes at a time when European demand is traditionally reduced at the end of the year, ...
Source: Agrimaroc

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