First quinoa harvest reflected research-to-field transfer in Larache

On the 23rd of July, Al Moutmir marked the first quinoa harvest on a demonstration platform in the province of Larache.

The activity is part of a three-year program led by OCP to promote quinoa as a climate-resilient crop. Initiated through laboratory research at UM6P, the program aims to transfer knowledge to farmers through demonstration platforms and integrated production methods adapted to climate variability.

More than 100 platforms were deployed across 12 provinces, combining seed production, technical support, and genotype-environment interaction research. The first results show promising yields and increasing farmer interest in quinoa as an adaptive strategy for future climatic conditions.