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?

Every two years Signup and view all the answers

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

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

How has rainfall variability impacted cereal output in recent years?

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

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

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. 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?

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. Signup and view all the answers