Competition Council Recommends Developing the Rabbit Sector as an Economic and Healthy Alternative to Red Meat
Amid the significant rise in red meat prices in Morocco, reaching record levels exceeding 130 dirhams per kilogram, responsible authorities continue their efforts to provide solutions that bring meat back to citizens’ tables at affordable prices.
In this context, the Competition Council has recommended that compound feed manufacturers work on developing feeds specifically for rabbit farming. The council highlighted the high nutritional value of rabbit meat, making it a healthy and economic alternative to red meat, which is currently facing price increases and production challenges.
In its report on the compound feed market in Morocco, the council stated that developing the rabbit feed sector represents a strategic opportunity to boost local production. It pointed out that improving the quality of feeds used in rabbit farming could enhance profitability, meet the growing demand for animal protein, and reduce dependence on importing fresh and frozen meats from abroad.
The report also emphasized that supporting rabbit meat production could help diversify meat sources in the local market, while improving citizens’ purchasing power by offering more efficient and cost-effective alternatives.
Additionally, the council stressed the importance of diversifying compound feed production to include specialized feeds for marine species and pets, to maximize the productive potential available in Morocco.
In response to the crisis, the Moroccan government recently resorted to importing fresh and frozen meat from abroad to stabilize prices and protect citizens’ purchasing power. The National Food Safety Authority announced meat imports from countries such as Argentina, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and Serbia, aiming to restore stability to the local market after the significant rise in local red meat prices in recent years.
These measures reflect a direction toward strengthening local production and diversifying meat sources in the market, ensuring that citizens’ needs are met and mitigating the impact of economic crises on their daily lives.
