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Agriculture


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......

US Agriculture Official Leads Trade Mission to Morocco to Boost Exports

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......

Russia to Expand Grain Exports to Morocco Amid Growing Demand

Russia is set to boost its wheat exports to Morocco, aiming to deliver up to 1.5 million tonnes in the near future, according to recent reports. This move highlights the growing agricultural trade ties between the two nations as Morocco faces mounting challenges in its domestic grain production. Strengthening......

Morocco and France Collaborate on Sustainable Agriculture and Social Reforms

Morocco’s Crédit Agricole and France’s Development Agency (AFD) have strengthened their partnership with a €2.1 million program aimed at supporting Moroccan farmers in adapting to climate change. This initiative is part of ongoing efforts to promote eco-friendly farming practices......

US Agribusiness Mission to Morocco: Strengthening Trade Ties and Expanding Market Access

The United States is making strides to deepen its presence in Africa's agribusiness sector, with a major focus on Morocco as a strategic gateway. The U.S. Department of Agriculture will host its first-ever Agribusiness Trade Mission to Morocco from December 2 to 5, an event hailed as the largest......

Collaborative Efforts to Enhance Agricultural Innovation: A Strategic Partnership

In a significant move towards advancing agricultural innovation, OCP Nutricrops, the Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), Intercéréales-France, and Arvalis have formalized a memorandum of understanding aimed at bolstering cooperation in agronomic research and agricultural development.......

Mediterranean Cooperation: Addressing Food Security Challenges in Agro-Food Systems

Luis Planas, Spain's Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food, is set to attend the XII meeting of Agriculture Ministers from member countries of the International Centre for Advanced Mediterranean Agronomic Studies (Ciheam) this Friday in Rabat, Morocco. The gathering will focus on collaborative......

Huelva's Strawberry Sector Enhances Workforce Recruitment from Morocco and Beyond

The strawberry industry in Huelva is poised for significant growth as the Asociación de Productores y Exportadores de la Fresa de Huelva, known as Freshuelva, announces an expansion of its workforce recruitment efforts from Morocco. This initiative comes in response to a pressing need for labor,......

Morocco Secures Key Role in Global Water Scarcity Initiative

Morocco has achieved a significant milestone in its efforts to address global water scarcity by securing a position on the steering committee of the Global Framework on Water Scarcity in Agriculture (WASAG). This development occurred during the Rome Water Dialogue, a component of the World Food Forum......

Morocco's Agricultural Exports Surge: Dominating Spain's Produce Market in 2024

Morocco has solidified its position as the leading supplier of fresh produce to Spain, with exports soaring to $755 million from January to July 2024. This impressive figure accounts for 24% of Spain's total fruit and vegetable imports during this period, marking a 10% growth compared to the same......

Morocco Climbs to 48th Place in Global Hunger Index Amid Worldwide Food Security Challenges

Morocco has made significant strides in combating hunger, rising to 48th place out of 127 countries in the 2024 Global Hunger Index (GHI), as reported by Germany's Welt Hunger Hilfe. This improvement reflects the nation's dedication to enhancing food security through targeted agricultural policies......

Camel Breeding Takes Center Stage at International Conference in Laayoune

In a significant move to boost sustainable agriculture and rural economies across Africa, global experts have convened in Laayoune, Morocco, for the International Conference on Camelids. The three-day event, running from October 14 to 16, aims to explore innovative approaches to camel breeding and its......

Laayoune Hosts Groundbreaking Conference on Camelid Innovation

The inaugural International Conference on Camelids kicked off in Laayoune, Morocco, bringing together local breeders, international experts, and scientists to explore cutting-edge developments in camelid management. This three-day event, running from October 14 to 16, aligns with the United Nations Food......