Morocco’s poultry sector is facing a severe crisis after farm-gate chicken prices fell well below production costs, threatening the livelihoods of thousands of breeders. Industry professionals attribute the situation to a widening imbalance between supply and demand, driven by overproduction and the lack of effective market regulation, and are calling for an investigation into the sector’s management.
The prickly pear, once dubbed the «fruit of the poor» in Morocco, now faces soaring prices due to a persistent crisis fueled by the devastating cochineal insect and dwindling production. As local farmers grapple with these challenges, experts like Zouhair Sabir highlight the urgent need for stronger state support and strategic market solutions to stabilize this vital sector.
The Professional Association of Wholesale Liquid Gas Distributors in Morocco has declared a 48-hour halt in gas distribution to protest the authorities' inaction on resolving the profit margin crisis threatening the sector's viability. Association President Mohamed Benjelloun warns that without a meaningful response, this suspension could be extended.
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