Moroccan Farmers and Drought Crisis
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What has left Moroccan farmers facing a 'catastrophic year'?

The worst drought in decades

How much less is the rainfall this year compared to the average?

64%

What percentage of output did agriculture account for in Morocco in 2021?

17%

How often do droughts occur now, compared to the 1990s?

<p>Every two years</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the components of the $1 billion drought mitigation programme unveiled by the royal palace?

<p>animal feed subsidies, more efficient irrigation techniques, and financial help for stricken farmers</p> Signup and view all the answers

How has rainfall variability impacted cereal output in recent years?

<p>Rainfall variability has led to big variations in cereal output.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the expected impact of the lower cereal output on Morocco's import quantity and spending?

<p>Morocco will likely import more than 10 million tonnes of cereals compared to 8 million tonnes last year, and the government expects spending on soft wheat subsidies to rise to 3.8 billion dirhams ($410 million) this year from 3.3 billion last year.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does the vice president of the Morocco farmers' lobby group anticipate higher quantities and a consequential bill for cereal imports?

<p>Higher prices in the international market inflamed by tensions in the Black Sea region are expected to lead to higher quantities and a consequential bill for cereal imports.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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