MOROCCO – Recently, on April 16, Mohamed Sadiki, Minister of Agriculture, marked a significant milestone for the country’s red meat sector with the inauguration of the Rabat-Salé-Kénitra regional slaughterhouse.
Situated on a sprawling 4-hectare expanse in the commune of Sidi Bouknadel, this state-of-the-art facility represents a substantial investment totaling 265 million dirhams ($26.3 million).
The red meat sector takes center stage as part of the national “Green Generation (2020-2030)” strategy, highlighting the government’s commitment to bolstering agricultural development.
Under this strategy, substantial investments are earmarked to enhance the processing capabilities of the local red meat industry.
The newly inaugurated slaughterhouse is equipped with a comprehensive array of facilities, including cold storage rooms, stables, slaughtering units, a wastewater treatment plant, and a blood processing station.
Also, the facility can process over 1,000 sheep and 500 cattle daily – the facility aims to produce a staggering 30,000 tonnes of meat annually to cater to the burgeoning demands of the local market.
The slaughter will be managed by the local development company, Rabat Salé Témara Services, and Development, which will be tasked with ensuring efficient operations and adherence to stringent quality standards.
This strategic investment is poised to significantly augment the annual red meat production in the Rabat-Salé-Kénitra region, currently estimated at around 60,000 tonnes per year, according to official government data.
According to a government statement, the slaughterhouse will play a pivotal role in advancing the objectives outlined in the Regional Agricultural Plan of the Generation Green strategy – the plan aims to ramp up regional red meat production to 100,000 tonnes per year by 2030.
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