Organic products, privileged vectors to develop the agricultural sector

In Morocco, the total area cultivated organic was 380 hectares in 2010, this year it is 8 000 hectares and the goal is to reach 40 000 hectares.

 

 

 

The growing demand for organic products, both nationally and internationally, is an opportunity to develop the agricultural sector and increase added value. An OBG report (Oxford Business Group) examined the evolution of Moroccan agriculture. The development of organic farming is an important vector for increasing profitability.

 

 

 

Domestic demand is gaining momentum and on the external markets demand is also growing. The development of organic farming is a central objective of the Green Plan Maroc (PMV), the national agricultural development strategy launched in 2008 and covers 12 years. With a view to diversifying the sector, the PMV has identified segments, particularly organic fruits and vegetables, which are receiving particular attention because of the expected increase in production and revenues of the sector.

 

 

 

After a considerable increase of organic cultivated areas from 380 hectares (2010) to 8 000 hectares (2019), the target set by the PMV of 40 000 hectares has not yet been reached.