HIBAPRESS – Rabat
The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Rural Development, Water and Forests announced on Wednesday the signing of a new generation program contract between the state and the Moroccan Interprofessional Federation of Citrus Fruits (Maroc-Citrus) for the period 2021-2030.
The Ministry of Agriculture said in a statement received by HIBAPRESS that the contract, which falls within the framework of implementing the "Green Generation" strategy, aims to enhance the productivity of the citrus chain, develop downstream activities, especially packaging and processing, diversify markets and destinations, modernize internal distribution and marketing channels, as well as increase the volume of exports. In a related context, the Ministry of Agriculture's statement clarified that on the occasion of the opening of the National Citrus Exhibition, three agreements were signed to support the dynamic development of the citrus chain and enhance agricultural employment, within the framework of the "Green Generation 2020-2030" strategy. The statement added that these agreements relate to an agreement between the Regional Office for Agricultural Investment of the West and the Moroccan Interprofessional Federation of Citrus Fruits to establish a unit for breeding beneficial insects within the framework of biological and integrated control of citrus pests, and a partnership between the Moroccan Interprofessional Federation of Citrus Fruits and the Moroccan Agricultural Mutual Insurance Company to manage agricultural risks. This, according to the same statement, also saw the signing of a tripartite cooperation between the Institute of Agricultural Technicians in Belksiri, the Rural Family House in Belksiri, and the Association of Citrus Producers in Morocco, West branch, to improve training and professional integration for rural youth.
