On a state visit to Morocco, the French head of state, Emmanuel Macron, took part in a meeting focused on food security on October 30, 2024 at the headquarters of the OCP Foundation in Rabat, a meeting which brought together experts in the Franco-Moroccan agricultural ecosystem.
Among the key sectors at the heart of the renewed partnership between Morocco and France, food security and agriculture occupy a good place. Hence the need for this meeting, which aimed to promote an exchange around initiatives aimed at strengthening the resilience and sustainability of food systems in Africa, in a context marked by the climate emergency and the need to innovation in the agricultural sector.
The discussions revealed the shared commitments of France and Morocco to promote sustainable and technologically advanced agricultural practices, adaptable to the local specificities of African soils. Better still, they aim to highlight the convergences between Morocco and France in terms of vision on food security and the transition towards sustainable agricultural and food systems, particularly in Africa, as well as to initiate or strengthen joint actions. in this sector.
Morocco, with its strategic position and its growing know-how, asserts itself as an essential partner in this transition. The two nations, by strengthening their cooperation, aim to encourage the adoption of cutting-edge technologies, such as agri-tech, to optimize agricultural yields and improve food security while responding to climate challenges.
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Mostafa Terrab, of the OCP Group underlined, during this sequence, the importance of targeted soil nutrition in Africa, evoking the positive impacts of responsible agricultural practices for productivity and decarbonization. .
Mr. Terrab also highlighted the significant impact of adequate fertilization on the health of African soils, which promotes virtuous cycles between the “zero hunger” and “fight against climate change” objectives through carbon sequestration. .
The meeting also made it possible to highlight Moroccan and French startups, such as Ground Truth Analytics and Agri Edge. These companies illustrate the potential of innovation to build resilient agriculture in Africa. This Franco-Moroccan partnership thus embodies a collaborative model aimed at transforming food challenges into sustainable opportunities for the continent.
Moctar FICUU / VivAfrik
