August 15, 2024

 

Morocco's agriculture minister oversaw meetings focused on supporting red meat, dairy industries

 

Morocco's Minister of Agriculture, Mohammed Sadiki, led two pivotal meetings on August 6 in Rabat, centered around the red meat and dairy industries.

 

The discussions focused on the pressing need to support these sectors and boost food sovereignty amid the country's persistent drought challenges.

 

During the meetings, stakeholders reached a consensus on various strategies to maintain progress in these areas.

 

In a statement to MAP, Sadiki said he spotlighted the importance of working with federations and professional associations to evaluate and analyse the current condition of these sectors. He also stressed the need for measures to guarantee that Morocco's market is consistently supplied with red meat and dairy products and facilitate the importation of essential raw materials needed to sustain the industry.

 

The meetings also saw the participation of the President of the Supervisory Board of Crédit Agricole du Maroc, industry professionals, representatives from regional agricultural chambers, and senior officials from the ministry.

 

Important measures involve ongoing support for livestock feed for cattle and sheep, importing animal feed, and the development of new livestock regulations.

 

Other plans focus on creating resilient forage crops such as sorghum, regulating artificial insemination, and enhancing the importation and sale of seeds. Morocco's strategy also aims to increase the production of high-yield mixed breeds and safeguard female livestock.

 

Mustapha El Khouli, president of the National Association of Red  Meat Producers (ANPVR), commended the successful collaboration between the ministry and industry professionals that has led to strong beef, lamb, and goat meat production. He also pointed out that enhancements in feed quality have subsequently improved the meat quality.

 

Rachid El Khattate, president of the Dairy Sector Interprofessional Federation (Maroc Lait), reiterated his federation's commitment to actively collecting milk from all sector participants to ensure an adequate supply.

 

Further discussions at the meetings covered national livestock conditions, meat prices, import issues, and proposed support measures to safeguard these industries and maintain a steady supply of red meat and dairy products to the national market.

 

The ministry, together with its services and institutions, remains dedicated to assisting professionals in maintaining a stable market supply and achieving the development objectives of these sectors under the Generation Green strategy.

- Morocco World News