en.Wedoany.com Reported - Morocco expects this year's grain harvest to reach approximately 9 million tons, double last year's output, largely due to winter rainfall. However, local farmers report that wheat harvesting is facing difficulties due to high production costs and quality issues with some of the harvested grain.

A shortage of combine harvesters, high operating costs, and labor shortages have led to delays in wheat harvesting in several regions of Morocco. Holiday shutdowns and wet conditions have further slowed fieldwork progress. Harvest delays expose crops to risks of fire and heat damage, with some farmers waiting days or even weeks to secure harvesting machinery.

Meanwhile, quality issues are complicating Morocco's plans to reduce wheat imports. The average protein content of local grain is currently around 10.5%, below the 11.5% required for bread flour. To protect local farmers and encourage the use of domestic supplies, Moroccan authorities imposed tariffs of up to 135% on wheat imports in June and July. Millers warn that further delays could complicate later supply chains and increase pressure on grain storage and port infrastructure.

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