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 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......

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 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......

At the 89th Berlin Green Week, held from January 17-26, 2025, Josefa Correia Sacko, the African Union's (AU) Commissioner for Rural Economy and Agriculture, praised the exemplary collaboration between Morocco and the AU in the agricultural sector. During a meeting with the German Minister of Agriculture,......

The Moroccan Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Rural Development, Water, and Forests, Ahmed El Bouari, met with his Palestinian counterpart, Rizq Abd al-Rahman Salem Salimia, on Friday in Berlin to explore ways to enhance bilateral cooperation in the agricultural sector. This bilateral discussion,......

Morocco's citrus export season to the United States encountered significant hurdles during its initial phase in late 2024, but shows promise for improvement with the upcoming Nadorcott variety. The season began with Clemenules and Nour clementine exports in November and December, facing quality issues......

Morocco's avocado industry has marked a significant milestone, exporting 42,000 tons between October and December 2024, setting the stage for projected exports of 90,000 tons by the season's end. This robust performance indicates a substantial growth from the previous year's 60,000-ton export......

The African Union’s Detailed Programme for African Agriculture (PDDAA) summit concluded on Saturday with the adoption of the Kampala Declaration. The event, which began on Thursday under the theme "One Voice, One Land," gathered around 2,000 participants, including political leaders,......

Morocco has emerged as a major purchaser of Russian grain through the West Siberian Railway (WSR), with imports reaching 514,000 tons in 2024—nearly nine times the volume recorded in 2023, according to African Initiative. WSR has achieved remarkable growth in its grain export operations, setting......

Morocco's citrus industry demonstrates remarkable adaptability as it forecasts a production of 192,300 tons for the 2024-2025 season in the Berkane province's Moulouya irrigated region, despite ongoing environmental challenges. The projection, announced by Hafida El Aallam, head of agricultural......

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 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......