Morocco's agricultural industry convened this week in Rabat for the 16th annual International Agricultural Exhibition of Morocco (SIAM) to address farming challenges amidst a deepening climate crisis. Themed "Climate and Agriculture: For Sustainable and Resilient Production Systems," the......

Morocco finds itself entrenched in a relentless drought, now entering its sixth consecutive year, as highlighted in a recent report from the European Union. The report underscores a mounting water crisis, posing severe threats to the nation's economy and the populace's access to food. The analysis......

Morocco has navigated severe drought conditions for over four decades, yet its melon exports defy the odds, thriving against all odds. Recent data from EastFruit reveals a remarkable surge in Morocco's melon exports, with nearly 57,000 tons shipped between January and November 2021 alone, marking......

Moroccan agricultural organizations are raising their voices following a series of violent attacks targeting exports to European markets, resulting in damage to goods and livelihoods. This week, the Moroccan Confederation of Agriculture and Rural Development (COMADER) issued a firm statement condemning......

Morocco is emerging as a trailblazer in spearheading sustainable development and agricultural innovation throughout the African continent, as highlighted by experts convened recently in London. A conference, jointly organized by SOAS University of London and Morocco's Embassy in the UK, served as......

Morocco's vital agricultural export season hangs in the balance as European farmers continue to voice their frustration over foreign competition. Recent protests have erupted across Europe, with French and Spanish farmers taking drastic measures such as blocking trucks carrying overseas fruits and......

Morocco's avocado exports surge to record highs, but with it comes mounting criticism over the fruit's intensive water consumption amidst prolonged drought conditions. Abdellah Elyamlahi, head of the Moroccan Avocado Association, staunchly defends the booming avocado industry against a growing......

Thousands of disgruntled Spanish farmers took to the streets this week, utilizing tractors to barricade roads in widespread demonstrations across the country. The protests entered their second consecutive day on Wednesday as farmers voiced their frustrations over rising costs, foreign competition, and......

Morocco grapples with prolonged dry conditions that have significantly affected cereal production, leading the government to implement new measures to enhance wheat imports. On Thursday, Morocco's National Grain Agency (ONICL) unveiled a fresh set of subsidies to encourage companies to import and......

Amidst Morocco's challenges with water stress and a global surge in agricultural input prices, consumers have been pleasantly surprised in recent weeks by an unexpected decline in fruit and vegetable prices at market stalls. This downward trend is mainly attributed to favorable weather conditions......

In a remarkable stride towards bolstering Morocco's commitment to expanding argan forests, the province of Essaouira has made substantial progress in cultivating argan trees. Chaired by Essaouira's Governor, Adil El Maliki, a crucial meeting convened on Wednesday to review the strides made in......

Agricultural leaders convened today as Morocco and the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) solidified plans to jointly organize a crucial conference addressing the future of food systems across Africa. A memorandum of understanding was signed, positioning Morocco to host the 33rd FAO Regional......

In a recent report, the Agence du Bassin Hydraulique de l'Oum Er Rbia (ABHOER) revealed that the reservoirs of its major dams currently hold a total of 215 million cubic meters of water, representing only 4.4% of their total capacity. This figure is significantly lower than the numbers recorded during......