ICARDA at the 18th Salon International de l’Agriculture au Maroc (SIAM)
Start Date
April 20, 2026
End Date
April 26, 2026
Type
General event
Location
Meknes, Morocco
ICARDA at the 18th Salon International de l’Agriculture au Maroc (SIAM)
ICARDA will participate in the 18th edition of the International Agriculture Show in Morocco (SIAM), taking place from 20 to 26 April 2026 in Meknes, under the theme “Sustainability of Animal Production and Food Sovereignty.”
Held under the High Patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, SIAM remains one of the region’s leading agricultural events, convening policymakers, researchers, private sector actors, and farming communities.
During the exhibition, ICARDA scientists will showcase the latest innovations in dryland agriculture, engage with partners, and contribute to discussions advancing sustainable animal production and resilient food systems.
Join us at the International Pavilion to explore ICARDA’s exhibitions and connect with our scientists!
ICARDA Events
Date | Time | Event Title | Description |
April 21, 2026 | 14:00–16:00 | Crop-livestock: what future in drylands? | Flagship event co-organized by INRA, ICARDA, FCDO UK Embassy, and ACIAR Australian Embassy. International experts will engage with distinguished invitees to highlight integrated crop-livestock systems, including recent farmer-led innovations such as build-your-own hydroponic foragers. |
April 22, 2026 | 14:00–16:00 | Annual meeting of AMAC: progresses and challenges toward 1 M ha of conservation agriculture | Hosted by the Association marocaine pour l’agriculture de conservation (AMAC). This session will present seasonal progress toward achieving 1 million hectares of conservation agriculture, with contributions from INRA, Tourba, ONCA, ADA, and other key partners. |
April 23, 2026 | 11:00–12:30 | Agroécologie : quelle définition pour le Maroc | Organized by the Réseau des initiatives agro-écologiques au Maroc (RIAM) in partnership with Terre Verte EU, FAO, INRA, ICARDA, and ENA Meknes. European and Moroccan stakeholders will collaborate to define “agroecology” for Morocco, aligning future joint actions. |
April 23, 2026 | 14:00–16:00 | Moroccan Collaborative Grants Program (MCGP) Phase V | INRA and ICARDA scientists will review achievements of the Moroccan Collaborative Grant Program (2020–2025) and sign Phase V (2025–2030). The Moroccan Ministry of Agriculture will commit to tripling joint investment to USD 1.5 million annually. |
April 24, 2026 | 14:00–16:00 | Young scientists group: innovating Moroccan agriculture toward food sovereignty | Organized by ICARDA, FAO, ENA Meknes, UM5, UM6P, IAV, and Tottori University. Young scientists will present breakthrough research enhancing resilience and food sovereignty in Moroccan agriculture. |
