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Morocco unveils 12.8 billion dirham livestock support initiative

Morocco has introduced a significant livestock support program valued at 12.8 billion dirhams, designed to provide financial aid to farmers, secure fodder supplies, and preserve breeding females. The announcement came during the Government Council session held in Rabat. The initiative aligns with Morocco's......

Spain halts cattle exports to Morocco amid lumpy skin disease outbreak

Spanish authorities have suspended the export of live cattle to Morocco after confirming several outbreaks of lumpy skin disease (LSD) in northeastern Spain. The temporary measure, reported by El Faro de Ceuta, is intended to contain the spread of the virus and safeguard both animal health and the agricultural......

Casablanca customs block two ships carrying 4,500 brazilian cattle over 20 million MAD VAT

Casablanca, Morocco – Moroccan customs authorities have halted two ships carrying 4,500 Brazilian cattle at the port of Casablanca, demanding payment of 20 million Moroccan dirhams (MAD) in value-added tax (VAT). The move has reignited debate over the taxation of livestock imports. The vessels,......

France reports new outbreak of bovine lumpy skin disease, raising concerns

French authorities confirmed on Saturday a new outbreak of bovine lumpy skin disease (LSD) in the Ain region, involving five unvaccinated animals. The detection comes after two weeks without new cases, reviving concerns about the persistence of the virus. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, this......

Red meat prices stay high in Morocco despite government interventions

Despite Morocco’s efforts to stabilize commodity costs, red meat prices remain elevated across the country. The government’s measures, including suspending Eid Al Adha sacrifices and increasing cattle imports, have had limited success in curbing prices. Current market prices and challenges Beef......

Morocco strengthens livestock sector through royal initiatives amid challenges

Morocco has successfully preserved its livestock sector despite prolonged droughts and the aftermath of COVID-19, thanks to strategic measures led by His Majesty King Mohammed VI, Agriculture Minister Ahmed El Bouari announced during a press briefing on Thursday. Strategic actions safeguard national......

Morocco records 32 million livestock in census amid drought recovery efforts

Morocco’s Ministry of Agriculture has announced the results of the national livestock census conducted between June 26 and August 11, which recorded a total of 32,832,573 heads of livestock. The census aims to provide an updated database to boost productivity and support food sovereignty amidst......

Muslims in France call for sheep sacrifice boycott ahead of Eid Al-Adha

In Morocco, King Mohammed VI urged citizens to abstain from sacrifice this year due to the country’s alarming decline in national livestock, particularly sheep, which has fallen by 38% since 2016. The French Council of Muslim Faith (CFCM) has announced that Eid Al-Adha 1446H will be celebrated......

Morocco invests MAD 6.2 billion to revitalize livestock sector

Morocco’s Minister of Agriculture, Ahmed Bouari, recently unveiled a comprehensive national program designed to rejuvenate the country's livestock sector, which has suffered from ongoing drought and climate variability. This initiative represents a significant governmental effort to support......