The Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) and Les Domaines Agricoles have announced the creation of DAUMTECH, a joint venture for the development of advanced technological solutions and sustainable agricultural practices.
A press release from UM6P stated that the DAUMTECH initiative “marks the beginning of a new era in precision agriculture,” noting that this also reflects a major shift towards more resilient agricultural practices to face climate change challenges.
The ultimate goal of the project is also to promote the adoption of sustainable agriculture, combining economic efficiency and environmental preservation to establish Morocco as a regional hub in the precision agriculture sector.
The collaboration is aimed at bolstering national food sovereignty in Morocco. The focus is on cereals, forage crops, and key export agricultural products, such as citrus fruits and berries. DAUMTECH's goal is to transform Moroccan agronomic expertise into state-of-the-art digital solutions for farmers and other agricultural stakeholders in Morocco and beyond.
The proposed solutions encompass reasoned fertilization management, precision irrigation, agricultural yield prediction, and Carbon Farming. DAUMTECH CEO, Faissal Sehbaoui, lauded the project as "ambitious," adding that it enhances the strategic collaboration between UM69 and Les Domaines Agricoles.
Source: moroccoworldnews.com