Agriculture

Morocco's regulated cannabis sector achieved significant growth in 2024, with production reaching 4,082.4 tons and an average yield of 20 quintals per hectare, according to the National Agency for the Regulation of Cannabis Activities (ANRCA). The agency reported a dramatic increase in licensing,......

Morocco's agricultural sector faces unprecedented challenges as severe drought conditions drive wheat production to its lowest levels since 2008, forcing the nation to dramatically increase its reliance on Russian imports to meet domestic demand. The North African nation's 2024 wheat harvest......

Morocco is set to maintain its dominant position as a key supplier of fresh tomatoes to the European Union (EU) over the next decade, according to a new agricultural outlook report covering the period from 2024 to 2035. The report projects a steady increase in EU tomato imports at a rate of 0.6% annually,......

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......

In a critical development for Morocco's agricultural sector, pepper production in the Souss Massa region has experienced a dramatic decline of 30-40% due to a convergence of challenging environmental conditions and viral diseases. Cold temperatures and persistent viral infections are wreaking havoc......

OCP Africa, a subsidiary of Morocco’s OCP Group, has entered into a landmark partnership with Niger’s Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock to improve the country’s agricultural value chains. The agreement, announced on Friday, aims to promote sustainable agricultural development and......

OCP Africa, a subsidiary of the OCP Group, has entered into a groundbreaking partnership with Niger’s Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock to revolutionize agricultural value chains in the country. This agreement, supported by the World Bank, reflects OCP Africa's dedication to sustainable......

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......

Morocco’s avocado exports have experienced a significant uptick, despite mounting concerns over water usage in the country’s agriculture sector. Since the introduction of the Hass variety in the third week of October, Moroccan exporters have shipped 30,000 tons of avocados—accounting......

Morocco has been re-elected to the Board of the World Food Programme (WFP) for another one-year term during the 176th session of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Council held in Rome from December 2 to 6, 2024. This re-election underscores international recognition of Morocco’s......

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......

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 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......