Agriculture
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 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 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’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......
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......
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......
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 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's olive production is facing a formidable challenge this season as extreme heatwaves threaten to decimate yields, according to Mohamed Sadiki, the Minister of Agriculture. In a recent parliamentary session, Minister Sadiki expressed grave concerns over the impact of harsh climatic conditions......
Early Harvest and Strategic Market Shifts Position Morocco for Asparagus Export Milestone Morocco's agricultural sector is poised for a significant achievement as it gears up to break its own asparagus export record for the fourth consecutive season. This remarkable trend is fueled by an extended......
In a move to safeguard public health and uphold stringent food safety standards, Spanish authorities have raised the alarm over a recent shipment of Moroccan peppers found to contain traces of prohibited pesticides. This alert was issued through the European Union's Rapid Alert System for Food and......
In a captivating culinary phenomenon sweeping through southern Spain, Andalusia has developed an insatiable craving for a distinctive gastronomic delight: snails imported from neighboring Morocco. This burgeoning trend has propelled the region into a formidable hub for snail imports, boasting figures......
Morocco's greenhouse tomato export industry has exhibited remarkable resilience, rebounding from initial setbacks and surpassing projections in the first quarter of 2024. Despite enduring a severe drought and record-breaking summer temperatures that impacted the vital Souss-Massa agricultural hub,......
