Morocco Imports Brazilian Cattle to Combat Rising Meat Prices

This announcement made by the president of the Interprofessional Federation of Red Meats (Fiviar) comes as a relief to the slaughter industry, which has faced a drop in local cattle supply. Production costs have skyrocketed due to the drought and rising animal feed prices.

"The first ships of cattle imported from Brazil should arrive in 15 to 20 days. We especially hope that this batch will help curb the upward trend," said Mr. Karimine.

These imports are part of the measures taken by the government to improve the availability of red meat on the local market. Currently, the kilogram of beef is negotiated at 110 dirhams, or even much more in some places, compared to an average price of 70 dirhams last October. The first ships are expected to arrive in the coming weeks and expectations are high as to their ability to curb the rise in prices.