According to Moroccan Minister of Agriculture Aziz Akhannouch, Morocco’s vegetable production can cover the national market’s demand until December 2020. The country’s agricultural rotations allow for a steady supply of vegetables to the markets throughout the year, said Akhannouch.
Vegetable crops currently available on the market, such as tomatoes, onions, potatoes, carrots, zucchini, peppers, eggplants, turnips, and cucumbers, were harvested during the winter season. Their production will cover the consumers’ needs during April and May, which coincide with the month of Ramadan.
Starting in June, crops harvested during the spring season will enter the market to offer even more choice for consumers. The crops include beans, melons, and watermelons.
The Ministry of Agriculture’s program to boost the production of fruits and vegetables during spring, covering 85,000 hectares, is ongoing according to the pre-established schedule, according to Akhannouch. The program has so far achieved 65% of its projected results. It will ensure the availability of enough crops in the summer.
Drop in vegetable prices
An interministerial committee responsible for monitoring supply announced the decline in prices for several vegetables to meet demands of citizens amid the COVID-19 crisis. The interministerial committee met on April 13 to discuss prices of vegetables and quality food supplies in the national market. The committee meets regularly every week to discuss measures to alleviate pressure on citizens amid the COVID-19 outbreak and its resulting lockdown.
The prices of most products are stable, the committee said, emphasizing prices of fruits and vegetables continued their downward trend this week compared to the previous week.
Source: moroccoworldnews.com
