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Moroccan poultry farmers sound alarm over rising costs and falling prices
via Le Matin3 min read
The Moroccan poultry sector is experiencing a new period of instability due to increasing costs and decreasing sales prices. Many small-scale farmers report that the situation has become unsustainable. Expenses related to animal feed, chicks, fuel, and various other inputs have significantly increased.
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