Moroccan Olive Farmers Face Unprecedented Challenges

Moroccan olive farmers in several productive regions are experiencing an unprecedented situation as the harvest season begins. They are finding it difficult to market their olives due to the absence of traditional middlemen known as 'al-shinaka'.

Farmers are now facing potential losses as they struggle to sell their harvest. Sources report that farmers are dealing with this challenge alone, without the support of middlemen who previously purchased olives directly from the fields.

This situation is exacerbated by the return of drought conditions, which have made farming even more challenging. The absence of middlemen has left farmers with no choice but to find alternative ways to sell their produce.

Farmers are now looking for new markets and methods to sell their olives, but the process is proving to be difficult and time-consuming. The lack of traditional buyers has created a significant barrier for farmers trying to sell their harvest.

This situation is a stark reminder of the importance of middlemen in the agricultural supply chain. Their absence has left farmers vulnerable and struggling to cope with the challenges of the harvest season.