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Morocco’s Agriculture Facing HeadwindsF

Posted On 3 September 2024

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Morocco’s agricultural sector is a major engine of economic activity. It is also the biggest source of employment, with substantial impact on the rural economy. As a leading exporter to Europe and eslewhere, there are concerns that the ongoing drought and questionable policy decisions could have adverse effects on the sector and, as a result, on the broad economy.  The government of Morocco has launched new efforts to boost productivity through the Generation Green 2020-2030 program, but there are concerns the program focuses on high-water-demand crops that are straining the country’s water resources. The result is poor harvests and rising food prices.

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