The Moroccan organic sector becomes organised

“We are working with organic farming professionals to create a truly dynamic sector,” enthuses the president of AMABIO, the Moroccan organic producers’ association.

However, he believes development of Moroccan organic farming is still complicated, due to several constraints: cost, certification, labour and market access.

“We are committed to a state contract to develop the sector by 2020, with a budget of 1.2 million dirhams to do so.”

Morocco’s organic crops cover 8,000 ha, of which 800 ha are olive orchards and 1,200 citrus.

This article first appeared in edition 143 (May/June 2016) of Eurofresh Distribution magazine.
Read more from that issue here: www.eurofresh-distribution.com/magazine/143-2016-mayjune