HIBAPRESS – A. Mahyawi
The prefecture of Boulemane province organized, today, Thursday, March 12, 2026, a study and awareness day dedicated to discussing the reality of the olive sector in the province and its development prospects, under the slogan: "Diagnosing the olive sector in Boulemane province: Issues of managing abundance and scarcity," with the participation of a number of officials, professionals, and actors in the agricultural field.
The works of this meeting were opened with a speech by the governor of the province, in which he affirmed that the olive tree constitutes one of the main pillars of the local agricultural system, given its role in improving farmers' income and providing job opportunities in the rural environment, stressing the importance of joint work between various stakeholders to face the challenges facing the sector, and to enhance production chains with respect for quality and health safety standards.
During this meeting, the Regional Director of Agriculture presented a detailed presentation on the status of the olive sector in the province, in which he addressed the most important indicators related to this agricultural chain, highlighting that the area planted with olive trees at the province level amounts to about 14,990 hectares, while the 2025-2026 season recorded production estimated at about 52,000 tons.
The presentation also shed light on the efforts made by the state to support this vital sector, through programs and initiatives aimed at encouraging investment and improving productivity, within the framework of national agricultural strategies, foremost of which is the Green Morocco Plan.
The study day program also included a set of technical presentations, where the regional coordinator of the Al-Muthmir program presented a presentation on modern techniques and mechanisms adopted to support farmers and develop the yield of olive cultivation.
Another presentation was also given by the director of a study office, in which he focused on the importance of training and framing for the benefit of farmers and professionals, with the aim of improving the quality of production and enhancing the competitiveness of the olive chain.
This meeting was attended by the authorities, heads and representatives of local authorities, in addition to the owners of presses and representatives of agricultural cooperatives, in a step aimed at enhancing consultation and exchanging experiences to promote the olive sector in the province.
