The National Agency for the Legalization of Cannabis-Related Activities gave more than 600 permits to farmers in addition to 180 licenses for 80 actors spread over enterprises or cooperatives, according to MoroccoLatestNews AR.
Four licenses for pharmaceutical and medicinal use were among the permits issued by the National Agency for the Legalization of Cannabis-Related Activities, in conjunction with the Ministry of Health and Social Protection.
The remaining permits are for the production of CBD, which is primarily intended for the production of cosmetics and dietary supplements.
The first legal cannabis seed was planted in Taounate province in May, which was a significant step toward legalizing cannabis cultivation in Morocco.
Farmers, engineers, and technicians who oversaw the operation were present as the sowing took place in enclosed nurseries.
The National Agency for the Legalization of Activities Related to Cannabis’ Director General, Mohamed El Guerrouj, visited the towns and farmers in the Taounate region to observe how the crop was growing and how the construction project was proceeding.
400 farmers from 26 cooperatives got seeds and planted seedlings that are currently receiving care and technical assistance. Technicians are currently keeping an eye on the treatment phase.
Before planting, field investors signed agreements with cooperatives and farmers authorized by the National Agency for the Legalization of Activities Related to Cannabis and public authorities in Taounate, Chefchaouen, and Al Hoceima.
These agreements promised the cooperatives would be supported during the germination stage and seedlings would be prepared in greenhouses at a controlled temperature.
The farmers and cooperatives will also have access to a team of agricultural engineers and technicians to provide the necessary technologies to increase production and supply them with agricultural inputs like fertilizer and suitable medications at very affordable prices.
The agreements also provide suitable transportation to protect the crop’s quality and the purchase at the price agreed upon by the farmers.