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Morocco’s digital agriculture hub and SOREC sign equine technology agreement

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Morocco’s digital agriculture hub and SOREC sign equine technology agreement

Morocco’s Digital Agriculture Hub and the Royal Society for the Encouragement of Horses (SOREC) have signed a memorandum to develop digital services for the equine sector. Concluded at the 17th El Jadida Horse Show, the partnership notably provides for testing solutions and strengthening skills, according to Infomediaire.

The Digital Hub for Agriculture, Forestry and the Drought Observatory and the Royal Society for the Encouragement of Horses (SOREC) have signed a memorandum of understanding to develop digital services for Morocco’s equine sector. The agreement was signed by Loubna El Mansouri, director of the Digital Hub, and Omar Skalli, director general of SOREC, on the sidelines of the third edition of Digital Horse Day, according to Infomediaire.

The signing took place during the 17th El Jadida Horse Show, which is also hosting foreign delegations and equestrian performances, including those by the Royal Cavalry of Oman. The cooperation forms part of Morocco’s Generation Green 2020-2030 strategy, dedicated to agricultural development.

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