This shift in Morocco’s wheat sourcing is largely attributed to shortages in French wheat production.
The results indicate that greenhouse gas emissions have decreased by 33% due to more efficient fertilizer use and precision application, while energy use has dropped by 57% thanks to improved fuel efficiency and reduced tillage.
Currently, local wheat production accounts for only 8% of national consumption, while imports dominate at 92%, according to the Ministry of Agriculture.
The decision comes as the country’s rice inventories hit a record high of 67.6 million tons