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Morocco World
06-05-2025
- Politics
- Morocco World
Morocco Supports Over 500,000 Small-Scale Farmers with Subsidized Feed
Rabat – More than half a million livestock farmers across Morocco, mostly smallholders, now count among the beneficiaries of a state-backed effort to ease the burden of feed costs. Agriculture Minister Ahmed El Bouari announced the figures before the House of Representatives on Monday, addressing the mounting pressures small-scale herders face amid shifting weather conditions and market instability. The subsidized feed program, rolled out in response to recurrent droughts, reaches a significant number of farmers who also rely on the government's free veterinary campaigns. El Bouari reported that close to 17 million sheep and goats received vaccinations in recent drives, part of broader efforts to maintain animal health and protect rural livelihoods. He also noted that nearly three-quarters of the Agricultural Development Fund's direct aid and incentives support small-scale farms. The fund, often seen as the engine behind Morocco's rural resilience, channels resources to those with limited land and low livestock numbers. El Bouari also talked about plans for a national program set to launch in the 2025–2026 season. Designed as an integrated and long-term response, the initiative will center on solidarity-based agriculture, with the state fully financing animal production projects. Authorities hope to reverse the decline in livestock numbers and help herders rebuild their flocks over the next few years. At the heart of these efforts is the 'Generation Green' strategy, which the minister described as a roadmap tailored for small and medium-scale farmers. According to ministry data, 80% of Moroccan herders own fewer than 30 head of sheep or goats, a reality the strategy seeks to address through targeted support, infrastructure, and access to resources. In February, Morocco officially announced the cancellation of the Eid Al Adha sacrifice, citing the ongoing drought and related difficulties that have severely affected the country's agricultural seasons and overall economy over the past six years.
Morocco World
17-04-2025
- Business
- Morocco World
YNNA Group To Showcase Green Innovations at Morocco's 2025 Agriculture Fair
Rabat – The YNNA Group has announced its participation in the 2025 International Agriculture Show in Meknes (SIAM), taking place between April 21 and 27, with new products designed to support a more resilient and eco-friendly agriculture in Morocco. The group is set to showcase products from four of its subsidiaries: Dimatit, Fibrociment, GPC Papier et Carton, and Afrique Câbles, across a large exhibition space of 300 m². Fibrociment is introducing a new type of panel and sandwich board for fast construction of agricultural buildings. These materials offer both energy efficiency and durability, said YNNA Group in a press release. Meanwhile, GPC Papier & Carton is presenting 100% recyclable agricultural packaging. These come with high-definition digital printing, a first in Africa, making it easier to trace products and enhance branding. Afrique Câbles is focusing on green energy, offering maintenance-free batteries for Euro 6 vehicles and solar GEL batteries that are suited to rural areas. Dimatit aims to support Morocco's 'Generation Green' plan with sustainable irrigation solutions. These aim to help the farming sector move towards more modern, inclusive, and environmentally friendly water management. 'This ambitious participation reflects an industrial strategy focused on innovation, environmental responsibility, and closeness to the needs of the agricultural world,' added the statement. It noted that this participation reflects YNNA's strategy to focus on innovation, eco-responsibility, and closer ties with the agricultural sector in the wake of the challenges Moroccan agriculture is facing. In light of these climate, technology, and economy-related pressures, YNNA's subsidiaries are offering practical solutions, added the statement. 'SIAM is a showcase for our environmental commitment, but also a strong message to the agricultural sector: industry can be a driver of sustainability,' said Sarah Kerroumi, Secretary General of the YNNA Group. The group's goals are clear, Kerroumi added, saying that YNNA aims to 'offer concrete solutions to agricultural challenges while strengthening national industrial and agricultural sovereignty, which depends on innovation, field proximity, and reducing our reliance on imports.'
