Morocco Extends Wheat Subsidy Program Until Dec 2025 to Combat Ongoing Drought
The Moroccan National Office of Cereals and Legumes has extended its wheat import subsidy scheme until December 31, 2025, as a response to the ongoing effects of drought on local crop yields.
The subsidy, initially scheduled to conclude in April, has now been extended from May 1 until the end of the year, with additional information to be provided later.
This choice underscores that Morocco’s forthcoming harvest will fall short of meeting the demand, indicating a change from earlier years when the nation often limited wheat imports during good harvesting seasons.
In the last two years, severe droughts have significantly decreased production levels, causing Morocco’s wheat and barley yields to drop by 43% in the previous year.
Morocco is emerging as a significant buyer of wheat, primarily sourcing from the European Union and Russia. The authorities plan to keep backing wheat importers so as to maintain steady supply levels all through 2025.
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