Dates Sector in Morocco: Current Situation, Innovations, and Future Challenges
摘要
The chapter provides a detailed assessment of Morocco’s Phoenix dactylifera date palm sector by examining its challenges and opportunities for sustainable development in arid regions and innovative approaches. The traditional Phoenix dactylifera date palm cultivation remains essential because it protects desert ecosystems and supports the economic stability of local communities. The country has launched major agricultural research programs and postharvest technology improvements to address climate change, market globalization, and modernization challenges. The implemented strategies work to boost sector performance while raising date value addition. According to this chapter, all stakeholders in the sector need to support technological adoption for the sustainable economic viability of producing regions.