Cereal farming in Morocco: Drought-resistant seeds, a strategic advance for agricultural resilience

Published 2024년 12월 10일

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Moroccan cereal farming, which accounts for 70% of the country's agricultural area and 18% of its active population, is facing challenges due to climatic hazards, particularly drought. Despite programs like the Green Morocco Plan and Generation Green improving yields by 43% over the past decade, the sector remains heavily dependent on rainfall. In response, the National Institute for Agricultural Research and the International Center for Agricultural Research in Arid Zones have developed drought-resistant seed varieties. These seeds, used for durum wheat, soft wheat, and barley, promise greater resilience and stable yields. The country is also investing in irrigation and mechanization to reduce food dependence and stabilize farmer income.

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Cereal farming, an essential pillar of Moroccan agriculture, is facing a major challenge: the growing impact of climatic hazards. With 1.4 million farms covering 3.65 million hectares – or 70% of the usable agricultural area – this activity is essential for the national economy. It generates 30 million working days annually, employs 18% of the active population and produces an average added value of 10 billion dirhams. However, the dependence of this sector on rainfall is a major obstacle. Yields vary drastically between 30 and 110 million quintals depending on the year. Despite the progress initiated by programs such as the Green Morocco Plan (PMV) and Generation Green, which have improved yields by 43% in a decade, persistent drought threatens harvests. To address this issue, the National Institute for Agricultural Research (INRA), in partnership with the International Center for Agricultural Research in Arid Zones, has developed drought-resistant seed varieties. These new ...

Source: Agrimaroc