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Wastewater irrigation in Morocco: A growing threat to health and the environment

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 hosts international workshop on wildfire management

Morocco’s National Agency for Water and Forests (ANEF) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) convened an international workshop in Rabat on Wednesday, focusing on strategies to combat the growing threat of wildfires. The event, running through February 15, serves......

Eid Al-Adha: Morocco tackles severe livestock shortage with strategic imports

A significant decline in Morocco's livestock population has prompted swift government action, including major import initiatives and support measures for local farmers. The national herd has decreased by 38% since 2016, as revealed by Agriculture Minister Ahmed Bouari during a recent press conference. The......

Morocco's severe water deficit threatens agriculture in Souss Massa region

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 strengthens agricultural partnerships at IFAD summit in Rome

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,......

Early completion of Tamri dam promises water security for Agadir

The highly anticipated Tamri dam, located in the Agadir Ida-Outanane province, is now set to be completed by early 2026, three years ahead of its initial 2029 schedule. This announcement was made on Tuesday by Nizar Baraka, Morocco’s Minister of Equipment and Water, during a site visit to the construction......

Morocco's date imports surge as drought strains local palm production

Morocco's date market is experiencing a significant shift as the country increases imports ahead of Ramadan, with Egyptian products dominating local marketplaces. This development comes as Morocco grapples with drought conditions affecting domestic palm date production. Agriculture Minister Ahmed......

Morocco to be honored as first foreign guest at Paris International Agricultural Show

For the first time in its history, the Paris International Agricultural Show (SIA), scheduled from February 22 to March 2, will spotlight Morocco as its featured foreign guest, according to event organizers. During the event’s announcement, France’s Minister of Agriculture and Food Sovereignty......

U.S. government to eliminate climate change information from official websites

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has been directed to conduct a review and remove any content related to climate change from its public websites, according to internal communications obtained by the media. Website administrators have been given a deadline to either archive or eliminate pages......