H.M. the King inaugurates the first phase of the Berkane Agropole relating to the research-development and quality control centre

The new research-development and quality control centre, built on a total area of 6.8 hectares (13,200 m² covered), is part of the Royal Initiative for the development of the Oriental region and the Green Morocco Plan, which also aims at the quantitative and qualitative improvement of the supply of agricultural raw materials intended for processing. Having mobilised investments of around 145.5 million dirhams, the new structure constitutes a hub for concentrating skills and pooling resources and services, which will help strengthen the capacities of stakeholders and support professionals in their efforts to improve the productivity of competitive sectors with high potential and the valorisation of the region's agricultural products.Designed to serve as a one-stop shop, the research-development and quality control centre consists of new-generation laboratories and spaces for experim…