Agriculture

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......

Africa faces worsening food insecurity driven by droughts, climate change, and ongoing conflicts. Millions across the continent are affected, and United Nations projections warn that over 582 million people worldwide will be chronically undernourished by 2030, with Africa bearing more than half of that......

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......

In a regional tour, Ahmed El Bouari, the Minister of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development, Water, and Forests, visited Tétouan and Chefchaouen on January 25th to launch and inaugurate several significant development projects under the ambitious Green Generation strategy. These initiatives......

A new study from Singapore's Nanyang Technological University reveals Morocco's significant progress in implementing regenerative agriculture throughout Africa, highlighting opportunities for Asian agribusiness collaboration in addressing food security challenges. The research, published on......

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......