Morocco and U.S. Enhance Agricultural Research Cooperation with $33.1 Million Grant
Morocco and the United States are strengthening their agricultural cooperation through new research discussions and a significant U.S. grant. The National Institute of Agricultural Research (INRA) in Morocco recently hosted a U.S. agricultural delegation, including representatives from the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) and agricultural officials from Maine, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Vermont, and Illinois. These discussions focused on advancing agricultural research, particularly in crop improvement and climate resilience, exploring tools like genome editing and conservation agriculture. Concurrently, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has awarded Morocco a five-year grant of up to $33.1 million under its Food for Progress program. This funding aims to enhance food safety and bolster Morocco's livestock sector, utilizing proceeds from the sale of 33,000 metric tons of U.S.-grown soybean meal and wheat to finance development activities. Counterpart International wi...