Sustainable Agriculture and Development in Morocco

Es-safi Nour Eddine – Ibn Tofail University, Sciences Faculty, 14000 Kénitra, BP, 1065, Morocco

Rachidi Abdelhaq  – Ibn Tofail University, Sciences Faculty, 14000 Kénitra, BP, 1065, Morocco

Abstract: This study allows the strengthing capacities and skills of actors, via Green Strategies. Sustainable agriculture plays an important role in im­proving the standard of living of the rural population and it is central in the management of natural resources, in order to set up sustainable develop­ment. In this context, it is necessary to prepare specialists capable of sup­porting the policies adopted by the Green Strategies; Green Morocco Plan (2008-2020) (Mapmdref, 2008) and Green Generation (2020-2030) (Mapm­dref, 2020), in terms of quality, food security, water saving and environmen­tal protection. Indeed, agriculture provides 45% of national employment, generates more than 65% of the income of rural households, and enhances 8.7 million ha of Useful Agricultural Area, of which 18% is irrigated. By green strategy, apart from edible oil, a good coverage ratio has been reached with sugar production at 62%, milk/meat at 70%, cereal products at 70%, and vegetables/fruits at around 100%.

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