Agriculture
Morocco imported 5.9 million tons of cereals and derivative products between January and late May 2025, according to recent data from the National Federation of Cereal and Legume Traders (FNCL). This volume reflects growing dependence on international markets amid national production weakened by challenging......
The rising price of olive oil in Morocco has reached a staggering 110 dirhams per liter, yet authorities persist in an export policy that seemingly disregards the challenges faced by local consumers. Recent data from the European Commission reveals a remarkable increase in Moroccan olive oil exports......
Morocco's agricultural sector is facing an escalating crisis as water scarcity, exacerbated by climate change, drives some farmers to adopt illegal practices, including irrigating crops with untreated wastewater. This alarming trend has raised significant concerns about public health, environmental......
Morocco’s agricultural dams currently hold 3.71 billion cubic meters of water, representing a 26% filling rate, according to Ahmed El Bouari, the country’s Minister of Agriculture. The update was provided during a recent parliamentary session, where El Bouari highlighted the government’s......
OCP Africa, a subsidiary of Morocco’s OCP Group, has entered into a landmark partnership with Niger’s Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock to improve the country’s agricultural value chains. The agreement, announced on Friday, aims to promote sustainable agricultural development and......
Morocco is grappling with a severe water crisis as drought conditions persist, significantly impacting its agricultural sector. During a parliamentary session, Minister of Agriculture Mohamed El Bouari highlighted the critical state of the nation’s water resources, with agricultural dams operating......
Daniel Whitley, Administrator of the Foreign Service at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), arrived in Casablanca on Tuesday to kick off a significant trade mission aimed at enhancing U.S. agricultural and food exports to Morocco and other West African markets. Supported by the USDA, the mission......
In a significant step toward mitigating the impacts of climate change on water resources and agricultural productivity, Morocco has officially launched the continent’s largest desalination plant in Casablanca. This development underscores the country's commitment to enhancing water efficiency......
As the joyous occasion of Eid al-Adha approaches, the story of a herder from the Tiflet region stands as a testament to the resilience and adaptability of those who make their living from the land. Despite the challenges posed by this year's drought, which forced him to reduce his flock from an impressive......
