Agriculture_WEB_Revised.pdf
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Since 2007, world food prices have been high and volatile, First, agriculture (and the service and processing activities surrounding it) is important for increasing rural standards of living More than 40 percent of Moroccans live in rural areas and depend, directly or indirectly, on agri- culture fo
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This document discusses the importance of agriculture in Morocco for increasing rural standards of living and reducing poverty. It highlights the high dependence on agriculture for livelihoods in rural areas and the challenges faced by small and medium-sized farms. The document also emphasizes the need for investments in physical infrastructure and education to create opportunities for rural youth. It addresses the feminization of family farming and the limited access to credit and extension services for women. The document suggests interventions such as supporting small family farmers, improving market linkages, and providing financial services and risk management tools.
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- Since 2007, world food prices have been high and volatile,
- First, agriculture (and the service and processing activities surrounding it) is important for increasing rural standards of living
- More than 40 percent of Moroccans live in rural areas and depend, directly or indirectly, on agri- culture for their livelihood. They also happen to be much poorer than those living in urban areas. And, rural poverty is three times higher than urban poverty
- Rural poverty in Morocco is about three times higher than urban poverty, and the majority of the rural poor depend directly or indirectly on agriculture for their livelihood
- The proportion of Moroccans working in agriculture—about 40 percent—is very high relative to countries at a similar level of development
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