{"id":12101,"date":"2026-06-08T20:44:13","date_gmt":"2026-06-08T19:44:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tanja7.com\/en\/12101"},"modified":"2026-06-08T20:44:13","modified_gmt":"2026-06-08T19:44:13","slug":"collapse-of-chicken-prices-in-morocco-and-farmers-resorting-to-selling-at-a-loss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tanja7.com\/en\/12101","title":{"rendered":"Collapse of Chicken Prices in Morocco and Farmers Resorting to Selling at a &#8216;Loss&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The National Association of Chicken Farmers (ANPC) stated that the prices for live poultry have collapsed in a catastrophic and unprecedented manner, with the price per kilogram falling to less than 7 dirhams, while the actual production cost ranges between 15 and 17 dirhams per kilogram.<\/p>\n<p>This means, according to the same source, that every kilogram sold by the farmer results in a loss exceeding 50% of its actual cost.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-bankruptcy\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bankruptcy<\/h2>\n<p>According to the association, this tragic situation has pushed dozens of farmers to the brink of bankruptcy and drained their financial resources, amidst a disturbing silence from the responsible authorities and the continued structural imbalances plaguing the sector.<\/p>\n<p>On Monday, June 8, the association expressed its deep concern and strong condemnation of this grave situation, holding the responsible authorities fully politically and administratively accountable for the worsening crisis.<\/p>\n<p>The association attributed this to the absence of effective regulatory policies that protect small and medium producers, as well as the laxity in confronting monopolistic practices and illegal speculation that have undermined the principle of fair competition.<\/p>\n<p>The association warned that the continuation of these conditions poses a direct threat to national food sovereignty and risks one of the main sources of animal protein in Morocco collapsing, which could lead to a severe shortage in national production or a skyrocketing of prices, as the farmer has become the weakest link in the production and marketing chain.<\/p>\n<p>In light of this serious hemorrhage, the National Association of Chicken Farmers called on the responsible authorities to take immediate and decisive action, including:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Urgent intervention to stop the loss of profits before it&#8217;s too late.<\/li>\n<li>Opening a transparent and fair investigation into the poultry marketing system.<\/li>\n<li>Activation of strict monitoring mechanisms to combat monopoly and speculation.<\/li>\n<li>Involving representatives of the farmers effectively in formulating solutions and policies related to the sector.<\/li>\n<li>Adopting emergency measures to protect national producers and ensure their sustainability.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The association affirmed that it will not remain idle in the face of the marginalization and exclusion experienced by farmers, and that it reserves its full right to take all legal and legitimate forms of action to defend their interests and their right to a decent living and continued production.<\/p>\n<p>The association called on the media, professional stakeholders, and public opinion to shed light on this serious crisis, as it is not merely a sectoral issue, but a national matter that affects the food security of Moroccans and the future of thousands of families linked to this vital sector.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/news.google.com\/publications\/CAAqJAgKIh5DQklTRUFnTWFnd0tDblJoYm1waE55NWpiMjBvQUFQAQ?ceid=AE:ar&amp;oc=3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Follow us on Google news<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/tanja7.com\/187631\/\">>Content generated from the Arabic version of Tanja7.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The National Association of Chicken Farmers (ANPC) stated that the prices for live poultry have collapsed in a catastrophic and unprecedented manner, with the price per kilogram falling to less than 7 dirhams, while the actual production cost ranges between 15 and 17 dirhams per kilogram. 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