28 Mar 2017
Improved Fertilization Boosts Olive Production in Morocco
Olives are one of the most important fruit crops in Morocco. The country’s fruit production has nearly doubled in the last ten years. But this higher production is mainly due to increased tree planting as yields remain low. Nutrient deficiencies and imbalanced fertilization remain a primary constraint to higher yields. IPNI cooperated within a study that evaluated current farmer practices for 36 olive orchards. The goal was to test whether improved fertilizer recommendations could boost olive production.