The High Commission for Planning noted in its latest report that the agricultural sector in Morocco remains vital to economic growth and employment, contributing 12% to the GDP and employing 39.7% of the workforce.
However, according to the same source, this sector lacks significant improvement or modernization, and faces problems of low efficiency and wages, with 97% of employment unstructured.
Harsh climatic conditions have also led to a continuous decline in the workforce, prompting a decrease in the sector’s employment volume.
The report underscores the precariousness of women’s employment conditions in the agricultural sector, with a significant gender gap in employment rates and wages, including low qualifications among female workers.
The report noted that women are underrepresented in roles requiring high skills, with 71% of active women engaged in labor-intensive work.
