HIBAPRESS – Rabat
The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Rural Development, Water and Forests confirmed on Thursday that 160,000 farms have been registered for the breeding and fattening of sheep and goats designated for Eid al-Adha nationwide.
The Ministry explained that the national supply of sheep and goats designated for Eid al-Adha 1447 AH ranges between 8 million and 9 million head, exceeding the demand, which is estimated at around 6 to 7 million head. The ministry clarified in a statement that the royal program related to the reconstitution of the national herd, along with improved climatic conditions, in addition to autumn and spring births, has contributed to restoring the balance of the national herd, which currently numbers around 40 million head.
