Project to substitute cultivation of cannabis with olive trees launched in Morocco
2006-01-12
Local authorities in Larache province in northern Morocco have decided to substitute the cultivation of cannabis with olive trees after the destruction of cannabis cultivated on more than 4,000 hectares in June 2005. A study by the Regional Agency for Agricultural Development showed that Haouzia olive trees constitute the best cultivating substitution for that region. The species could adapt to the region's harsh climate and produce high quality oil, which would provide the farmers with sufficient legal incomes. The 5m-dirham programme was launched last week, after receiving local farmers' approval and convincing them of the benefits of the alternative cultivation. The plan aims to distribute over 50,000 olive trees this year. (Morocco Times)
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