Agriculture
The war in Iran has sent shockwaves through an unexpected corner of global commodity markets: sugar. Since the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz in early March, world sugar markets have swung from multi-year lows to five-month highs, as the conflict pressures a key refining corridor and drives......
Bayer Crop Science North Africa held its 2026 annual convention in Marrakech. The event outlined the company's vision, priorities, and commitments to innovation and sustainability for regional agriculture. Leaders addressed challenges like climate change, regulations, and shifting markets. Amina......
Morocco's national livestock rebuilding program reached a key stage on March 24, 2026. Authorities began verifying breeding ewes and she goats counted from June 26 to August 11, 2025, and fitted with ear tags. This nationwide check will determine eligibility for the second direct aid tranche to herders,......
Morocco's Ministry of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development, and Water and Forests has announced the launch of a nationwide verification operation for the country's livestock reconstitution program, effective Tuesday, March 24, 2026. The operation follows directives from King Mohammed......
Morocco is moving to connect its artificial intelligence strategy with agriculture as it seeks to protect economic growth from climate shocks and lift productivity in a sector that remains central to national output. Official projections from the High Commission for Planning show gross domestic product......
Morocco is preparing its draft 2026 finance law with water security and structural reform at the center of public spending, as prolonged drought continues to strain the country’s agricultural sector. Policymakers are weighing whether the next budget cycle should move beyond traditional irrigation......
Turkey maintains its commanding lead in global fig production, accounting for more than 60 percent of the world's dried figs, primarily from its Aegean region where the prized Sarılop variety thrives. The country exported around 63,000 tons in the 2024-2025 season to over 100 nations, generating......
After a difficult start marked by price pressure and market saturation, Morocco’s Hass avocado season is showing signs of recovery, driven by rising local demand and improving European market conditions. Early tensions in the market The season began with significant challenges as limited volumes......
The Al Moutmir "From Science to Impact" conference, held on Monday in Benguerir, Morocco, served as a platform to discuss the future of African agriculture. The event focused on the transformative role of advanced technologies and innovative approaches in driving sustainable development across......
An international study led by Queensland University of Technology (QUT) highlights the critical role of farming practices in addressing climate change, emphasizing the potential of plant agriculture and synthetic biology to significantly reduce carbon emissions. The research identifies the reduction......
Climate change is significantly reducing yields of staple crops worldwide, pushing food systems to the brink and compelling farmers to adopt innovative technological solutions. Rising temperatures and extreme weather events are causing sharp declines in productivity for essential crops such as wheat,......
Vegetable growers in southern Morocco are bracing for a tough winter season, as the impact of last summer’s extreme weather conditions becomes evident in current yields. Farmers in the Souss Massa region, one of Morocco's most vital agricultural areas, are witnessing weakened plant resilience......
Morocco and Japan have signed a loan agreement worth MAD 3.9 billion ($420.1 million) to finance a hydro-agricultural development project aimed at improving irrigation and agricultural productivity in southeastern Morocco’s Gharb region. The project will cover the construction of main irrigation......
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