For a Resilient and Sustainable Agriculture: The Moroccan Association for Conservation Agriculture Organizes a Technical Caravan in Midelt Province
As part of its unwavering commitment to supporting sustainable agriculture and enhancing the resilience of farming systems in the face of climate change, the Moroccan Association for Conservation Agriculture, in collaboration with its partners, is organizing an important technical caravan under the theme:
“Conservation Agriculture in the Drâa-Tafilalet Region: Towards Sustainable Management of Natural Resources and Greater Resilience of Farming Systems.”
This event will take place on April 12 and 13 in Midelt Province, specifically in the centers of Boumia and Itzer.
This caravan comes in a context marked by increasing climatic and water-related challenges. The Drâa-Tafilalet region is characterized by environmental fragility that requires practical, field-based interventions and scientific, innovative, and adaptive solutions. Conservation agriculture is one of the most effective of these solutions, as it relies on techniques that respect ecological balance, reduce soil degradation, and promote the efficient use of water and energy resources—without compromising productivity.
The aim of the caravan is to raise awareness about the importance of conservation agriculture and to disseminate related knowledge and best practices. This will be achieved through field demonstrations, interactive workshops, and the exchange of experiences between farmers, experts, and professionals. The program will address timely topics such as soil management, direct seeding techniques, plant cover, and crop residue recycling.
Given its unique climatic and geographical characteristics, the Drâa-Tafilalet region offers fertile ground for adopting this agricultural model, which forms a cornerstone in achieving food security, combating desertification, and fostering sustainable rural development. This technical caravan is expected to be a launching point for the widespread adoption of conservation agriculture in the region, by creating synergies among stakeholders and strengthening the capacities of small and medium-scale farmers.
In light of the national and regional context, which is experiencing an accelerated pace of climate change, such initiatives emerge as forms of collective and scientific mobilization aimed at reshaping an agricultural system that is more resilient, more equitable, and more respectful of environmental balance.
It is worth noting that direct seeding is expanding rapidly in Morocco, with the goal of reaching one million hectares by 2030, as part of the Green Generation strategy.
Conservation agriculture is no longer a choice—it is an urgent necessity and a shared responsibility where scientific research intersects with field practice, in pursuit of a more sustainable and less vulnerable agricultural future.
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