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Agriculture


Morocco's Agricultural Crisis Deepens: Climate Change and Water Scarcity Transform Farming Landscape

Severe drought conditions and persistent climate challenges are reshaping Morocco's agricultural sector, with the nation's prominent farming regions experiencing significant declines in production, particularly affecting wheat cultivation. Recent satellite data from the Copernicus program has......

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......

Morocco's Legal Cannabis Industry Scales Up: Production Hits 4,082 Tons as License Approvals Surge

Morocco's regulated cannabis sector achieved significant growth in 2024, with production reaching 4,082.4 tons and an average yield of 20 quintals per hectare, according to the National Agency for the Regulation of Cannabis Activities (ANRCA). The agency reported a dramatic increase in licensing,......

Morocco's Wheat Crisis Deepens as Drought Slashes Production to 15-Year Low

Morocco's agricultural sector faces unprecedented challenges as severe drought conditions drive wheat production to its lowest levels since 2008, forcing the nation to dramatically increase its reliance on Russian imports to meet domestic demand. The North African nation's 2024 wheat harvest......

Morocco Strengthens Position as Primary Tomato Supplier to European Union Through 2035

Morocco is set to maintain its dominant position as a key supplier of fresh tomatoes to the European Union (EU) over the next decade, according to a new agricultural outlook report covering the period from 2024 to 2035. The report projects a steady increase in EU tomato imports at a rate of 0.6% annually,......

Morocco’s Agricultural Diplomacy: Navigating Climate Challenges and Global Trade

Morocco’s thriving agricultural sector has long been a cornerstone of its economy and international engagement. Yet, as climate change intensifies, the nation faces mounting challenges that could reshape its agricultural landscape and global trade relationships. Agriculture as an Economic Pillar Agriculture......

Moroccan Pepper Production Plummets: Climate and Viral Challenges Threaten Harvest

In a critical development for Morocco's agricultural sector, pepper production in the Souss Massa region has experienced a dramatic decline of 30-40% due to a convergence of challenging environmental conditions and viral diseases. Cold temperatures and persistent viral infections are wreaking havoc......

OCP Africa Partners with Niger to Transform Agricultural Value Chains

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......

 Transforming Agriculture in Niger A Strategic Partnership for Sustainable Growth  

OCP Africa, a subsidiary of the OCP Group, has entered into a groundbreaking partnership with Niger’s Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock to revolutionize agricultural value chains in the country. This agreement, supported by the World Bank, reflects OCP Africa's dedication to sustainable......

Spain Strengthens Import Inspections for Moroccan Agricultural Produce

Spain has implemented a new inspection system at the Port of Algeciras to tighten controls on agricultural imports from Morocco, addressing demands from domestic farmers for greater oversight. This pilot project introduces a unified inspection framework under the direct supervision of the Ministry of......

Moroccan Avocado Exports Surge Amid Growing Water Concerns

Morocco’s avocado exports have experienced a significant uptick, despite mounting concerns over water usage in the country’s agriculture sector. Since the introduction of the Hass variety in the third week of October, Moroccan exporters have shipped 30,000 tons of avocados—accounting......

Morocco’s Re-election to the Board of the World Food Programme A Testament to Leadership and Global Commitment

Morocco has been re-elected to the Board of the World Food Programme (WFP) for another one-year term during the 176th session of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Council held in Rome from December 2 to 6, 2024. This re-election underscores international recognition of Morocco’s......

Water Crisis Deepens in Morocco: Government Invests in Desalination to Support Agriculture

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......