The cactus may be an inexpensive fruit, but Moroccan farmers see economic potential in this humble fruit. The government intends to develop and expand the industry, following in the footsteps of Mexico, which is a global leader in cactus farming. The plan is to include cactus in a broad range of products from cosmetics to food. A group of Mexican academics paid a visit to Ben Guerir, northwest of Morocco and shared their expertise on the topic in front of the Moroccan Association for the Development of the Cactus. "The production of cactus in Mexico is very important now because this product is used in many ways as food for animals and human beings and also for cosmetic and medical uses. In Mexico, we make many products out of cactus and we export them to many countries abroad. This plant is very important for our health because it reduces cholesterol and also sugar levels for diabetics," said Mexican academic Dr. Ana Lila Vigueras during the visit to Morocco. Abdelrahman Ait Hammou, the association's director, says awareness of the benefit of cacti is crucial in stimulating demand which in turn affects farmers' production. The first attempt in increasing the cactus industry was six years ago, with the aim of generating job opportunities, especially for rural women. Currently, eight varieties of cactus exist nationwide and the fruit can be found in markets year-round. Morocco plans to plant 300000 more square meters of cactus plants over the next five years. Speaker: Dr ...
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The second International Strawberry Festival came to close on Sunday in the Moroccan sea resort of Moulay Bousselham after having attracted participants from across the globe, including Peru, the birthplace of strawberries. "Through this fair, we seek to improve both the quality and the production of strawberries and also to make small farmers aware of the necessity to organise themselves in the shape of co-operatives or associations so they could benefit from exporting their product and the high earnings of exportations," said Chaoui Belassal, chairman of Moulay Bousselham community council. The festival spotlighted the fruit from Morocco's Gharb (West) region and acquainted farmers with advanced irrigation methods and the hazards of misusing pesticides and insecticides. Academics such as Professor Abderrahman Tenkoul of Ibn Tofail University said their involvement was crucial to the festival as scientific research could uncover ways to improve quality standards while safeguarding consumer health. The Nalsya Foundation for Development, Environment, and Social Action, a local non-governmental organization, collaborated with Moulay Bousselham communal council in coming up with newer, more efficient irrigation techniques, which could potentially save up to 35 percent of water usage. Over 3300 hectares have been devoted to strawberry farming in Morocco, mostly in the Northwestern area of the country. A large proportion of harvest is exported, and the strawberry industry ...
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Thousands of farmers in Morocco are now able to diversify their crops and increase their incomes through a new irrigation system. The new system is part of Morocco's effort to help its rural poor. For more information on the World Bank's work in Morocco, please visit www.worldbank.org To learn more about the food crisis, visit www.worldbank.org
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Farmers in Morocco have been using a pesticide called methyl bromide until now, known to deplete the ozone-layer. Although the Montreal Agreement has banned pesticide by 2015, the European Union has banned all uses of the pesticide this year. This film shows us the UNIDO supported "Growers' Association Project," which supports farmers with new environmentally-friendly technologies and alternative growing techniques. UNIDO is the specialized agency of the United Nations that promotes industrial development for poverty reduction, inclusive globalization and environmental sustainability. UNIDO recognizes the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) as the overarching framework for collective action and believes that a competitive and environmentally-sustainable industry plays a crucial role in accelerating economic growth, thereby reducing poverty and helping to achieve the MDGs. The movie showcases selected activities of UNIDO.
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Donate to UKIP: www.ukip.org | www.ukipmeps.org • European Parliament, Strasbourg, 19 January 2012 •Speaker Stuart Agnew MEP, UKIP (Eastern Counties), Europe of Freedom and Democracy (EFD) Group - 'Blue Card' question: Alyn Smith MEP (Scottish National Party) Group of the Greens/European Free Alliance • Joint debate - Farm input and imbalances in the food supply chain (A7-0421/2011): www.europarl.europa.eu Rapporteur: José Bové MEP (AGRI) .................................. • Video: EbS (European Parliament) .................................. • EU Member States: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Germany, Denmark, Estonia, Spain, Finland, France, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden, United Kingdom
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fresh fish farming in Morocco
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How is a Moroccan farmer changing the way he raises his cattle connected to American farming? Find out in a special episode of America's Heartland. Reporter ...
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Jim rides camel in morocco
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Here's a presentation on modern poultry production in Morocco that has been developed with assistance from the USGC. This farm is located near Casablanca.
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A bakery in Egypt churning out thousands of loaves of bread a day, a California hair stylist using the hottest new product on the market and a Moroccan farmer changing the way he raises his cattle. Yes, they are all connected to American farming! In a special episode, reporter Jason Shoultz takes you to Egypt and Morocco to see how American grain products are helping ease hunger overseas.
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A famous Arab proverb states, "The 1000 miles walk starts with one step." In the case of southern Morocco, local communities of the Iguiouaz oases and UN Volunteers have been making progressive strides in adapting to climate change to protect their environment. The population of this region relies mostly on farming, arboriculture and livestock farming, but fertile land is scarce when rain is infrequent. To address this situation, 600 community members have mobilized to strengthen the ecosystem's resilience to climate change and increase the adaptive capacities of the communities. Success of this community-based adaptation project depends on the engagement of local community volunteers in implementation and raising awareness. After all, as one community member says, "One hand alone cannot applaud."
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The US Grains Council sponsored a sorghum trade mission to Morocco in July 2011 to further develop a growing market to the north African country.
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Half the world depends on rice -- as a food staple, source of income, or both. Traditional farming needs 3000 to 5000 litres of water to produce a kilo of rice. By using the 'system of rice intensification' (SRI), more rice can be grown per litre. Results from SRI pilot projects, have shown substantial increases in crop yields while using about 30% less water.
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Babel Movie Clip - watch all clips j.mp click to subscribe j.mp Amelia (Adriana Barraza) pleads with border patrol to find the kids she left in the desert, but they arrest her. TM & © Paramount (2012) Cast: Adriana Barraza, Michael Peña Director: Alejandro González Iñárritu MOVIECLIPS YouTube Channel: j.mp Join our Facebook page: j.mp Follow us on Twitter: j.mp Buy Movie: amzn.to Producer: Ahmed Abounouom, Steve Golin, Alejandro González Iñárritu, Norihisa Harada, Jon Kilik, Tita Lombardo, Ann Ruark, Kay Ueda, Corinne Golden Weber Screenwriter: Guillermo Arriaga, Alejandro González Iñárritu Film Description: The tragic aftermath of human carelessness travels around the world in this multi-narrative drama from filmmaker Alejandro González Iñárritu. Richard (Brad Pitt) and Susan (Cate Blanchett) are a couple from the United States who have traveled to Morocco in Northern Africa on a vacation after the death of one of their children has sent Susan into a deep depression. Richard and Susan's other two children have been left in the care of Amelia (Adriana Barraza), their housekeeper. Amelia is originally from Mexico, and her oldest son is getting married in Tijuana. Unable to find someone who can watch the kids, or to obtain permission to take the day off, Amelia takes the children with her as she travels across the border for the celebration. Around the same time, in Morocco a poor farmer buys a hunting rifle, and he gives it to his sons to scare off the predatory animals ...
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mediterranean countryside, moroccan farm lifestyle in North of Africa Taza
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The edge of the Sahara desert seems an unlikely spot for an organic farm, but that didn't stop a group of poor villagers in the village of Hart Chaou, 300 kilometers southeast of Marrakesh, from planting one. Reporting for VOA, Solana Pyne describes a Moroccan community farm that could be a model for other drought-prone regions.
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Rass Alma fishing farm objective is to produce trout for stocking needs for all locale. The station works with National Centre of Hydrobiology and Fish Azrou, under the High Commission for Water & Forests. Rass Alma fishing farm is a reference centre for the production of trout for stocking needs and also contribute actively to the promotion of recreational fishing.
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www.veria.com In this video from Veria Living we see What is Organic when Nathan visits a husband-and-wife farming team -- one conventional and one organic. After watching her husband's chemical farming practices, Gavita Grewall convinced him to give her four acres of land so that she could grow chemical-free food for her family. What started humbly as four acres has now blossomed into a full-fledged 47-acre organic farm. From the produce to the animal feed to the Ayurvedic veterinary practices, Gavita's farm is truly organic.
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