Authors - Imane Bari, Mounir Oubenyahya, Abdellatif Aziki, Fouad Achemchem Abstract - Climatic conditions and water scarcity in the Souss Massa region of Morocco are causing a significant decline in fodder supply and threatening the continuity of dairy farming. In response to these structural constraints, dairy cooperatives have adopted hydroponic green fodder (HGF) cultivation, an approach that reduces water consumption and frees agricultural land for higher-value crops. This study analyses the financial performance and structural effects of HGF adoption in two dairy cooperatives selected as pilot cases. Using a descriptive and explanatory methodology based on accounting and financial records collected over 4 to 6 years, combined with a non-parametric econometric model, the study assesses production costs, financial viability indicators, and the effect of innovation on key financial ratios. Results confirm the financial viability of the HGF investment and document its temporary effects on financial independence and self-financing capacity, while highlighting the social dimension of this innovation in preserving livestock farmers’ livelihoods.
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