Ces quelques derniers mois, l'adoption d'un nouveau système de prix d'entrée pour les fruits et légumes importés dans l'Union européenne (UE) a suscité une vive inquiétude chez les producteurs et décideurs marocains.
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The only monarchy in North Africa, Morocco has one of the more diversified GDP mixes in the region, and the mainstays of the economy include agriculture, tourism, and the textiles industry; higher-end manufacturing, IT and communications, and outsourcing are also all becoming increasingly important. The past few years have seen some significant changes, yet the kingdom has remained stable, even amidst the broader regional turmoil.
With only limited opportunity to improve wheat yields due to shortages of arable land and water, Egypt is looking to tightening up the storage and logistics links in its grain supply chain to reduce import costs and bolster food security.
Chapter | Agriculture from The Report: Morocco 2014
Unfavourable weather conditions characterised by cold temperatures and drought took their toll on a number of key crops in 2012. However, better weather conditions and abundant rainfall in 2013 allowed for higher domestic production, particularly in the cereals segment, which produced 9.7m tonnes, up 89% compared to 2012. Morocco’s primary sector still plays a significant role in terms of job...
Interviews & Viewpoints | OBG talks to Ali Berbich, Chairman of the Management Board, Zalagh Holding from The Report: Morocco 2014
Articles & Analysis | A step up: Boosting industrialisation and valued added in agribusiness from The Report: Morocco 2014
Although Morocco’s economy is comparatively welldiversified, the agriculture sector still plays a significant role in terms of rural development. The sector accounted for 13.2% of GDP in 2011, rising to 15% in 2013, and provided roughly 40% of total employment, with millions more indirectly reliant on it. As a result, the government’s agricultural strategy, the Green Morocco...