MCC Olive Tree Irrigation and Intensification Activity

Morocco - Fruit Tree Productivity Project - Olive Tree Irrigation and Intensification Activity: This Activity supports the intensification and rehabilitation of existing olive tree production in small and medium-sized irrigated perimeters (petites et moyennes hydrauliques or "PMH").

The objective is to increase the efficiency of water use and other crop practices to enhance the yield and profitability of olive production in the target areas (approximately 25,600 ha within perimeters covering 47,000 ha).

Specifically, MCC Funding will support: (i) irrigation infrastructure improvements of up to 65 PMH schemes; (ii) technical and training assistance on improved crop husbandry techniques for producers, their families and producer associations; (iii) assistance for existing agricultural water users associations (Associations des Usagers des Eaux Agricoles, or "AUEA") in operations, management and maintenance of irrigation water distribution systems; and (iv) the creation, training and advisory support of farmer cooperatives and training in management, marketing, accounting, organization and access to financial services.