Moroccan Journal of Agricultural and Veterinary Sciences

Vol. 14 No. 1 (2026): (March 2026)
Crop Production and Environment

Feasibility study of a supplementary irrigation program to secure cereal production for food sovereignty in the Saïss plain

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  • Nouhaila EL FAHMY,
  • Driss SQALLI ADOUI,
  • Abdellah ABOUDRARE
Nouhaila EL FAHMY Département d'Économie Agricole, École Nationale d'Agriculture de Meknès, Maroc
Driss SQALLI ADOUI Département d'Économie Agricole, École Nationale d'Agriculture de Meknès, Maroc
Abdellah ABOUDRARE Département des Sciences du Sol et de la Mécanisation Agricole, École Nationale d'Agriculture de Meknès, Maroc

Published 2026-03-01

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Abstract

This study assesses the feasibility of a supplemental irrigation program to secure cereal production in the Saïss plain. In a crucial agricultural context, the main objective is to determine the technical and financial feasibility of the program. The methodology involved estimating wheat growers' willingness to pay for a cubic meter of water using a logit model, a technical analysis of production and irrigation costs, and an in-depth financial analysis. The results show strong farmer support, with 100% approval and 92% willing to contribute financially. In financial terms, the total investment cost is around 650 million dirhams, with positive profitability indicators (IRR of around 11%, NPV of 708 million dirhams, payback period of seven years), confirming the project's feasibility. Implementation of the program could significantly boost food security and economic development in the region.

Keywords: Cereal value chain, food security, feasibility study, Saïss plain

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