The European Union's tomato market has undergone a significant transformation, with Morocco emerging as a dominant player while traditional powerhouse Spain experiences a notable decline. Recent data from Euroestacom reveals Morocco has claimed the second position in EU tomato supply, achieving a......

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,......

On the morning of February 22, 2025, French President Emmanuel Macron and Moroccan Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch officially inaugurated the International Agricultural Show (SIA) in Paris. This year, Morocco was invited as the honored guest country, marking a significant moment in the ongoing special......

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......

The collaboration between Brazil and Morocco in soil management, fertilizers, and genetic variability—particularly for wheat—holds significant promise for advancing food security, according to Silvia Massruha, president of Embrapa, the Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation. “The......

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 places South-South cooperation at the heart of its development strategy, actively participating in capacity-building initiatives to enhance resilience in rural areas, empower farmers, and strengthen food systems across Africa. This commitment was highlighted by Youssef Balla, Morocco’s......

The Souss Massa basin is experiencing an unprecedented water crisis, with dam levels plummeting 82% below average during the 2023-2024 hydrological year. The region has seen rainfall decrease by 59.3%, putting significant strain on both drinking water supplies and agricultural operations. At a recent......

Morocco has joined global agricultural leaders at the 48th International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) Governing Council meeting in Rome, demonstrating its ongoing commitment to agricultural development and food security initiatives. The Moroccan delegation, led by Ambassador Youssef Balla,......

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......

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 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......

Over 87% of surveyed households in Tizi N’Oucheg now rely on at least one family member working outside the oasis, breaking from traditional agricultural self-sufficiency. A new scientific study examining changes in Morocco’s High Atlas Mountains reveals that traditional agricultural practices......