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The forecast production of dates is estimated at 103,000 tonnes for the 2024-2025 agricultural campaign, said Wednesday in Erfoud, the Minister of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development and Water and Forests, Ahmed El Bouari.
“This slight decrease in comparison with previous years is due to the shortage of precipitation recorded in the region,” explained Mr. El Bouari in a statement to the press on the sidelines of the opening of the 13th edition of the International Fair. dates in Morocco (SIDATTES 2024), which takes place from October 30 to November 3 in Erfoud.
However, the minister stressed that the saving rains that the region has recently experienced bode well for a “good agricultural campaign”, adding that these rains have had a “very positive” impact on the water table and on the reservoirs of the dams.
“These rains will give a strong dynamic to the oases and contribute to the implementation, within the set deadlines, of the ministry’s programs, thus ensuring significant national production,” assured the official.
SIDATTES 2024 opened its doors under the theme “Moroccan oases: for resilient systems in the face of climate change”.
The opening ceremony of this event, placed under the high patronage of King Mohammed VI, took place in the presence of the Minister of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development and Water and Forests, the Wali of region of Drâa-Tafilalet, governor of the province of Errachidia, Essaid Zniber, the president of the Council of the region of Drâa-Tafilalet, Hro Abrou, elected officials and several civil and military personalities.
This edition, marked by the participation of around 230 exhibitors among the key players in the date palm sector, focuses on oasis ecosystems, the challenges they face and advances in the sustainability of these territories.
Organized by the Association of the International Date Show in Morocco (ASIDMA) under the aegis of the Ministry of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development and Water and Forests, SIDATTES occupies a prominent place in politics agricultural sector of the Kingdom. A vast restoration and restructuring program was implemented for the development and sustainability of the sector, making this Show a major communication platform for the promotion of Moroccan dates.
