IFAD and Morocco Launch $82.6 Million Project to Boost Small Farmer Resilience

The project aims, among other things, to diversify the current predominantly cereal-based cropping system by introducing a drought and higher temperature-adapted orchard development model. About 9,800 hectares of almonds, 1,000 hectares of figs and 600 hectares of olives will be planted, according to Agence Ecofin.

In addition to protecting 33,000 hectares of cultivated land against erosion, PRODER-Taza will be implemented in the Taineste and Aknoul regions. These are regions where rural poverty and vulnerability to climate change are quite high. Particular attention will be paid to women and young people, according to the same source.