فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
The city of Meknes witnessed an important event on Saturday, the launch of large-scale development projects within the framework of the Green Generation strategy, in the presence of Mohamed Siddiqui, Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Rural Development, Water and Forestry.
These projects exceeded 51 million dirhams and dealt with vital sectors aimed at promoting agriculture and achieving sustainable development in the region.
The inauguration of a workshop for the construction of an olive pressing unit, which is part of the olive sector development project for small farmers.
The project, funded by 23 million dirhams with the support of the Islamic Development Bank, aims to improve the quality of local olive oil, reduce its prices, promote its valorization and intensify its production.
More than 160 farmers are expected to benefit from this project, which will contribute to raising their per capita income and creating new direct and indirect job opportunities, especially for young people and women in the region.
Minister Siddiqui headed to the Food Quality Pole in Meknes, where he inaugurated the Food Technology Department, which is built on a total area of 7,200 square meters, including 765 square meters built, at a cost of 28.20 million dirhams.
The department includes three specialized units: One for fruits and vegetables, one for meat products, and one for grains.
This project aims to develop the products of food industry enterprises, especially emerging ones, and support innovations in this field.
This will enhance the ability of these enterprises to compete at the national, African and international levels.
In a media statement, Minister Siddiqui emphasized that this field visit falls within the framework of tracking the implementation of the projects of the Green Generation Strategy, which seeks to “create a new middle class and adopt sustainable agriculture.”
He explained that the olive pressing unit will have a “positive impact” on the region, by improving the quality of the product, adhering to health standards, and facilitating its commercialization.
He also noted that the food technology department plays an important role in organizing production chains and increasing the added value of national products.
Minister Siddiqui oversaw the distribution of four precision seeds to cooperatives producing vegetables in the Fes-Meknes region, which will benefit from training programs on the operation of this modern equipment.
These mega-development projects embody the Moroccan government’s commitment to developing the agricultural sector and achieving sustainable development across the country.
By supporting small-scale farmers, promoting innovation in the food industry, and providing modern equipment, these projects contribute to strengthening Meknes’ position as a leading center of agricultural and food excellence in Morocco.
Source: Fez News Media
