Morocco's Union Socialiste des Forces Populaires (USFP) has outlined its plans to transform the country's agricultural policy, with a focus on supporting small and medium-sized farmers, ensuring food security, and promoting rural employment. The party's 2026 electoral program prioritizes agriculture, aiming to make farmers partners in development rather than just recipients of aid. The program consists of six main areas, including direct support to producers, adaptation to climate change, food sovereignty, downstream valorization, rural employment, and promotion of Moroccan products.
The USFP plans to reorient public support towards small and medium-sized farmers, using criteria of equity and productivity rather than just farm size. A unified digital platform will be established to distribute support and avoid intermediaries. The party also proposes providing favorable financing for young farmers, expanding agricultural insurance against drought and natural disasters, and creating a fund to renovate small farms and adopt water-efficient techniques.
Food security is a top priority for the USFP, which aims to guarantee a stable supply of basic products. The party proposes developing a strategy to ensure stability of supply, prioritizing production of cereals, legumes, vegetable oils, sugar, and animal feed. A strategic stock will be created to address crises, and the party encourages drought-resistant crops and investment in seawater desalination and wastewater treatment for irrigation.
The USFP also aims to create value-added products by developing agro-food industries, establishing regional platforms for collection, storage, and marketing, and supporting local agricultural cooperatives and enterprises. The party encourages investment in high-profitability sectors such as olive oil, citrus fruits, dates, and terroir products, and improving logistics between production areas and markets.
The USFP views rural areas as an economic space with potential for growth, rather than just a periphery to be equipped. The party proposes creating agricultural and rural economic zones, supporting small transformation and packaging enterprises, and providing favorable financing and modern equipment. The USFP also encourages the creation of specialized agricultural service companies and the development of vocational training programs.
To promote Moroccan products, the USFP proposes launching a national label for quality agricultural products, supporting cooperatives and SMEs in marketing and branding, and facilitating access to large distribution chains and quality markets. The party also advocates for a national preference policy in public procurement and tourism and restaurant supply chains, reserving a minimum percentage for Moroccan products that meet quality criteria.
The USFP's agricultural policy is designed to be climate-resilient, with measures including the generalization of localized irrigation and digital farm management, support for drought-resistant seed research, and encouragement of renewable energy in agricultural production. The party's program aims to create a comprehensive agricultural policy that supports farmers, ensures food security, and promotes rural employment and economic growth.
Key points
- The USFP's agricultural program prioritizes support for small and medium-sized farmers, food security, and rural employment.
- The party proposes reorienting public support towards small and medium-sized farmers and creating a unified digital platform to distribute aid.
- The USFP aims to create value-added products by developing agro-food industries and promoting investment in high-profitability sectors.
