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King Mohammed VI Urges Rethinking Traditional Livestock Practices Amid Severe Drought and Livestock Shortage
27
Feb

King Mohammed VI Urges Rethinking Traditional Livestock Practices Amid Severe Drought and Livestock Shortage

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On Wednesday, King Mohammed VI of Morocco urged citizens to reconsider the traditional practice of slaughtering sheep this year due to a significant reduction in the country’s livestock, caused by years of drought. This practice, commonly observed in Morocco, involves the slaughtering of sheep or goats, with the meat shared among family members and donated […]

Agriculture Minister Reports Impact of Repeated Droughts on Morocco's Livestock
14
Feb

Agriculture Minister Reports Impact of Repeated Droughts on Morocco’s Livestock

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Morocco’s agricultural sector has faced severe challenges in recent years, marked by a sharp decline in livestock populations and diminished crop yields, largely due to the impact of consecutive droughts. According to Agriculture Minister Ahmed El Bouari, the country’s cattle and sheep herds have seen a dramatic drop of 38% since the last agricultural census […]