Morocco: A forecast date production estimated at 103,000 tonnes for 2024-2025

Agricultural campaign 2024-2025: The forecast production of dates estimated at 103,000 tons (minister). “This slight decrease compared to previous years is due to the shortage of rainfall recorded in the region,” explained Mr. El Bouari in a statement to the press on the sidelines of the opening of the 13th edition of the International Date Fair in Morocco (SIDATTES 2024), which is being held from October 30 to November 3 in Erfoud. However, the minister stressed that the recent beneficial rains in the region bode well for a “good agricultural campaign,” adding that these rains had a “very positive” impact on the water table and on dam reservoirs. “These rains will breathe new life into the oases and contribute to the implementation, within the allotted time, of the ministry’s programs, thus ensuring significant national production,” assured the official. SIDATTES 2024 opened its doors under the theme “Moroccan oases: for resilient systems in the face of climate change”. The ...