Organized from April 22 to 28 under the High Patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, this unmissable event on the global agricultural scene was an opportunity for participants (ministers, experts, professionals, etc.) to discuss several related topics. particularly the theme chosen this year for the show, “Climate and agriculture: For sustainable and resilient production systems”.
Established on an area of 12.4 hectares (Ha), including 11 Ha covered, SIAM 2024 saw the participation of nearly 70 countries, including Spain as guest country of honor, and 1,500 exhibitors , with more than 500 cooperatives and more than 200 breeders.
The scientific program of the show was rich in several conferences which made it possible to address crucial subjects relating in particular to the means of enabling agriculture to adapt to climate change, the role of innovation, the use of technologies in the agricultural sector, sustainability and resilience of agricultural systems, in addition to the importance of financing.
In addition, this 16th edition of SIAM was also marked by the holding of the fourth annual ministerial conference of the “AAA” initiative (Adaptation of African Agriculture) under the theme “Innovative financing to accelerate climate adaptation of the African agriculture.
With its diversity, this show was divided into twelve thematic poles, including “Agri-Digital” which was introduced for the first time to focus on digital technologies capable of reinventing agriculture.
This “Agri-Digital” hub, which saw significant attendance throughout the week, was a dynamic space dedicated to discovering the latest digital advances, innovative solutions and revolutionary digital practices in the field of agriculture. .
At the same time, the 16th edition of SIAM was animated by a series of award ceremonies. This is, among other things, the 14th edition of the national competition for the selection of the best quality of extra virgin olive oil for the 2023/2024 agricultural season, the 6th edition of the Moroccan Competition for products from terroir, the 8th edition of the National Grand Prix of the agricultural and rural press and competitions for the selection of the best buds exhibited at the show.
As for the best participations at SIAM 2024, OCP won the prize for the best stand at the “Sponsors” pole, Alf Eddik: AFF (Africa Feed and Food) for the best stand at the “Livestock Inputs” pole, GIP Digital Pole of Agriculture, Forestry and Drought Observatory for the best stand at the “Agri-Digital” pole, Somacan for the best stand at the “International” pole, Conserveries Meknès-AICHA for the best stand at the “Agrifood” pole, CMGP.CAS for the best stand at the “Agrosupplies” pole, Pellenc Maroc for the best stand at the “Machinery” pole and Menarat Al Haouz for the best stand at the “Nature and Environment” pole.
It is also ICEX España Exportación e Inversiones, EPE, for the best foreign participation, Bio Beef for the best “Green Generation” anchor, Cosumar for the best digital solution, while the “favorite” prize was awarded at GPC Paper and Cardboard.
Considered since its first edition as the spearhead of national agricultural strategies, SIAM aims to be a true showcase to promote the diversity and richness of Moroccan local products, local crafts and agricultural products.