Morocco: Prices of milk and its derivatives are likely to rise

Muhammad Al-Youbi: The milk production crisis continues in Morocco, making the prices of this vital substance likely to rise during the next few weeks, if the government does not intervene to take urgent measures aimed at protecting the purchasing power of citizens, especially with the approaching month of Ramadan, when the demand for milk consumption increases significantly by Moroccans. . Professional sources confirmed that Morocco is experiencing a severe crisis in the field of milk production, as production decreased by 60 percent during the current year, which led to the scarcity of this vital product in Moroccan markets. The sources attributed the causes of the crisis to several factors, most notably the continued severe drought wave. Which led to a decrease in feed production, which had a negative impact on the milk production chain. The sources explained that feed prices rose significantly during this year, which led to higher production costs and made it difficult for ...