Morocco has launched a nationwide inspection operation targeting sheep and goat breeding females, marking a critical step in the government’s livestock herd reconstitution program. Starting March 24, 2026, inspection teams will verify whether beneficiaries have honored their commitment to retain the reproductive females that were identified and registered during a census campaign conducted between June and August 2025. The operation, implemented under Royal directives, is a prerequisite for the disbursement of the second and final tranche of direct financial assistance to eligible livestock farmers. By incentivizing farmers to preserve reproductive females, authorities aim to rebuild the country’s livestock base, secure the domestic red meat supply, and strengthen the sector’s long-term resilience against climate and economic shocks. Officials have urged all concerned farmers to participate actively in the inspection process, which they describe as essential to the overall success of the program.

Source: The North Africa Journal March 25, 2026 12:13 UTC