USAID. MISSION TO MOROCCO
PROJECT DESIGNED TO CONVERT 15410 HECTARES IN NORTHWEST MOROCCO FROM DRY-FARMING TO MORE EFFICIENT, SPRINKLER IRRIGATED FARMING.
1976
Abstract
ANCILLARY BENEFITS: FARM ACCESS ROADS, RESERVOIRS, LAND PREPARATION/CONSOLIDATION, WINDBREAKS, SCHOOL, VILLAGE CENTERS, O&M EQUIPMENT, MARKETING/EXTENSION SERVICES, LIVESTOCK INDUSTRY, ELECTRICITY, COMMUNICATIONS. WHEAT, MAIZE, BEETS, COTTON, TOMATOES, FORAGE, LIVESTOCK WILL CONSTITUTE PRIMARY PRODUCTION COMMODITIES. ACTIVITIES CREATE EMPLOYMENT, IMPROVED LIVING CONDITIONS, INCOME, WATER SUPPLY, SCHOOLS FOR POPULATION 32000 (PREDOMINANTLY SMALL FARM FAMILIES). PROJECT WILL MOST BENEFIT FARMS LESS 5 HA OR 78% OF DOUKKALA FARMS & CREATE 4100 MAN YRS/YR EMPLOYMENT. BILHARZIA CONTROL INCL.
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