Opportunities for strawberry growing in Morocco
Strawberry growing represents a growing opportunity for agriculture in Morocco. Thanks to a favourable climate and innovative farming techniques, Morocco can take advantage of this crop to meet local and international demand. This presentation explores the opportunities offered by strawberry growing, water and fertiliser savings, and the benefits of precision irrigation at Moulay Bousselham.
Water and fertiliser savings
.1. Sustainable water management
- Efficient irrigation methods Use modern irrigation systems to minimise water losses and improve water resource management.
- Reducing water consumption Optimised practices mean more targeted irrigation, reducing water wastage.
.2. Fertiliser savings
- Targeted application Technology allows fertilisers to be applied directly where the plants need them, reducing the quantities required.
- Cost reduction Better management of fertilisers reduces production costs while preserving crop quality.
Precision irrigation for strawberry production at Moulay Bousselham
.1. Precision irrigation
- Drip system Precision irrigation, in particular drip irrigation, offers significant advantages for strawberry growing.
- Specific advantages Reduced water loss, energy savings and precise application of nutrients.
.2 Implementation at Moulay Bousselham
- Installation and results : Drip irrigation systems have been installed in the strawberry fields at Moulay Bousselham, showing significant improvements in terms of yield and cost reduction.
- Local testimonials Local farmers are seeing better management of water and fertilisers, as well as an increase in productivity.