In Morocco, the cannabis harvest delayed

The weather disturbances observed in the mountainous regions have forced the cooperatives of the Oriental and the Rif to suspend the initial sowing of the traditional local variety. According to the schedule of the National Regulation Agency (ANRAC), the planting period remains open until February 28, with a possible extension to March 31 to compensate for weather uncertainties.

Despite this setback, the legal sector is experiencing an unprecedented surge in interest. In the province of Al Hoceima, the number of farmers who have joined the regulated circuit has jumped by 50% this year. Professionals in the sector estimate that this massive shift towards the state-regulated "kif" is on the verge of definitively marginalizing the informal circuits in the historical strongholds of Sanhaja and Ketama, according to Hespress.

The national effort is now focused on improving productivity while preserving the genetic heritage of the plant. ANRAC is currently conducting laboratory analyses to double the yield of "baldiya" seeds in the face of competition from imported varieties. At the same time, farmers are demanding stronger technical support, including access to fertilizers and the establishment of modern drying units.

However, this picture is darkened by commercial disputes in the province of Taounate. Several cooperatives in the Ghafsai area are denouncing payment delays from contracting companies, a situation that is weighing on the preparations for the new season. The regulatory agency has intervened to try to resolve these financial disputes and ease social tensions among local producers.