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Agriculture


Morocco-France relations: agricultural cooperation strengthens enduring partnership

France’s Minister of Agriculture, Annie Genevard, has highlighted the enduring strength of Morocco-France relations, describing Morocco as a “great friend of France.” Speaking on Sunday during the International Agricultural Show in Paris, Genevard emphasized the significance of Morocco......

Morocco’s avocado and tomato exports: A billion-euro success amid a water crisis

As Morocco endures its sixth consecutive year of drought, a report by agricultural data platform Horto Info reveals a record level of agricultural trade between Morocco and Spain, heavily favoring the North African nation. In 2023, Morocco exported 476 million kilograms of agricultural products to Spain,......

Morocco’s sustainable agriculture takes center stage at Paris agricultural fair

The International Agricultural Show (SIA) in Paris is set to open its doors from February 22 to March 2, with Morocco featured as the first foreign country to be honored as the guest of distinction. At the heart of the exhibition, Morocco will showcase its agricultural heritage and innovations within......

Morocco triples agricultural imports from Russia amid grain supply expansion

Morocco's agricultural imports from Russia reached $280 million in 2024, marking a three-fold increase compared to 2023, according to new data from the Agroexport Center reported by Interfax. Russia has emerged as Morocco's primary wheat supplier, surpassing France's long-standing position......

How gene editing could transform farming across Africa

African researchers harness CRISPR technology to boost food security While Morocco has yet to embrace genome editing, specifically CRISPR, early research is underway at UM6P. Professor Valentine Otang Ntui believes the technology could position the country as a leader in genome editing in North Africa. Africa......

Morocco's avocado sector eyes 90,000 tons export in 2025 despite climate challenges

Morocco's avocado sector is determined to export 90,000 tons in 2025 despite facing climate challenges like drought. Although prices fluctuate and climate conditions put pressure on production, the industry remains focused on improving quality and boosting productivity to secure a stronger presence......

Morocco boosts tomato production by 17%, emerges as key player in EU market

Over the past decade, Morocco has solidified its position as a formidable competitor in the global tomato market, achieving a 17.36% increase in production between 2014 and 2023. This growth stands in sharp contrast to declining outputs in major European producers such as Spain and the Netherlands, according......

Morocco’s desalination push boosts agricultural water reserves to 26%

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......

Morocco’s agriculture minister tackles rising food prices amid market disparities

Government seeks solutions to bridge gap between farm and market prices Morocco’s Minister of Agriculture, Ahmed Bouari, has announced an upcoming meeting with the Ministry of the Interior and the Ministry of Industry and Trade to address the growing disparity between agricultural production prices......

Germany and Morocco forge stronger agricultural collaboration at Berlin’s Green Week

Germany and Morocco have taken significant steps to deepen their agricultural partnership during Berlin’s Green Week, a premier international event focused on food security, agriculture, and horticulture. The two nations signed a declaration to establish a joint working group aimed at addressing......

Morocco's Apple Imports Hit $65M Peak as Global Varieties Gain Ground

Morocco's apple imports reached unprecedented levels in 2024, with 9,300 tons valued at $65 million imported during the first ten months, marking the highest figure since 2011. This 50% volume increase from 2020 reflects evolving consumer preferences in the Moroccan market. Despite ranking second......

Morocco Emerges as Key Agricultural Supplier to UK Market, Shows 2024 Report

Morocco has solidified its position as a major agricultural trade partner with the United Kingdom, according to the recently released UK Food Security Report 2024. The North African nation has established itself as a crucial supplier of fresh produce, particularly in the vegetable sector, where it claimed......

Morocco's Agricultural Outlook Brightens as Strategic Reforms Meet Favorable Weather

Morocco's agricultural sector is witnessing a promising transformation at the outset of the 2024-2025 season, backed by strategic government initiatives and improved rainfall patterns that are helping to ease the country's prolonged water crisis. Recent meteorological data from the Directorate......